POL224Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Clarity Act, Victoria Charter, Charlottetown Accord
Document Summary
Transferred land from hudson"s bay company to canada. Supreme court act - flushes out judicial laws. Former final court of appeal --> reduced federal power. Cannot be enforced by courts, but often recognized by judges. Violation results in serious political repercussion : dismissal, defeat, disgrace. Still needed britain"s approval and that of all provinces. Constitution act 1982 finally --> 5 formulas depending on amendment. Demand after treatment of japanese canadians in ww2, Bill of rights, 1960 - major structural weaknesses. 1980: sovereignty-association --> quebeckers denied for constitutional change. Trudeau pushed for his own goals --> quebec felt betrayed. First ministers" conference to revise, but newfoundland still would not approve and issues with manitoba legislature. Citizen"s forum on canada"s future 1990 - many grievances. Canada clause (recognition of quebec), changes to division of powers. National referendum on accord and quebec referendum on sovereignty. 55% no 45% yes --> dead, many did not even understand.
