1. The 1980’s in Canada
The Gilded eighties

2. The Economy
When the decade began Canada was in the worst economic recession since the great depression
“Black Monday” occurred in 1987 when the stock market lost 20% of its value in one day.

3. Pierre Trudeau becomes prime minister for the second time
The Constitution Act, 1982
is part of the constitution
of Canada. The act was
introduced as part of
Canada’s process of
patriating the constitution,
introducing several amendment.

4. The Constitutional Act
Main points:
Charter of Rights and Freedom
Aboriginal Right clause
Amending the constitution – (change will pass if seven provinces representing more than 50% of population vote for it)
Supremacy Clause

5. Canada gained more independence in 1982 and the charter of rights and freedoms was created

6. New Prime Minister Brian Mulroney became Prime Minister
Better relationship with
communist countries

7. Social changes
The province of Quebec refused to sign the new constitution in the 80’s
Later through negotiations the
Meech Lake Accord was created
that gave Quebec different laws
The Meech Lake Accord
(French: Accord du lac Meech)
was a package of proposed amendments
to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and the 10 provincial premiers.

8. A new disease called AIDS
was discovered
Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope run
across Canada in support
of cancer research
In 1988 Calgary hosted the
winter Olympics
The free trade agreement
was created allowing Canada,
the U.S. And Mexico to do business.

9. Music and Entertainment

10. Fashion

11. Invention
A new invention called the computer was changing the workplace