POL 2101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Pierre Trudeau, Major Force
1 Jun 2016
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Begins in opposition, there is a very long period of liberal government from 1899-1911. The party then fought election on the idea of a free trade agreement. There was a hayday period for the liberal party in the begingin of the 20th century. Contemporary periods the politician who dominated btween 1960 1980 pierre trdueau had an incredible run with lester b pearson. Reshaped the country, made it bilingual in 1968-1969 a very bold initiative for pierre. The nationalist movement felt a disconnection, he made the country officially bilingual to try to eliminate the nationalist view. Internationally trudeau reoriented foreign policy, took distance from the states, visited china, It was a major force in shaping canada. The liberals in the 1980s: the rift over federalism. A very bad time, hinging on quebec after the 1982 constitutional act. Quebec representation; the conservatives gain from this issue. Free trade liberals supported but were in opposition.
