canadian Modern Canada 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In what year did Canada adopt the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- 1867
- 1931
- 1982 (Correct answer)
- 1999
Correct answer: 1982
The Charter was entrenched in the Constitution when it was patriated in 1982.
Question 2: Which prime minister introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau (Correct answer)
- Brian Mulroney
- Lester B. Pearson
- John Diefenbaker
Correct answer: Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Pierre Elliott Trudeau championed the Charter and the patriation of the Constitution.
Question 3: What new territory was created in northern Canada in 1999?
- Yukon
- Nunavut (Correct answer)
- Northwest Territories
- Labrador
Correct answer: Nunavut
Nunavut was carved from the Northwest Territories in 1999 as a homeland for the Inuit.
Question 4: Which trade agreement took effect in 1994 between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico?
- GATT
- NAFTA (Correct answer)
- CETA
- TPP
Correct answer: NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement created a continental free-trade zone in 1994.
Question 5: What official policy recognizes and supports the cultural diversity of Canadians?
- Bilingualism
- Multiculturalism (Correct answer)
- Federalism
- Patriation
Correct answer: Multiculturalism
Canada adopted multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971 and later in law.
Question 6: Which province held referendums on sovereignty in 1980 and 1995?
- Ontario
- Alberta
- Quebec (Correct answer)
- Manitoba
Correct answer: Quebec
Quebec held two referendums on separating from Canada, both of which failed.
Question 7: What are Canada's two official languages?
- English and Spanish
- English and French (Correct answer)
- French and Inuktitut
- English and German
Correct answer: English and French
The Official Languages Act recognizes English and French equally at the federal level.
canadian Modern Canada 2
In what year did Canada adopt the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?