Proposed Constitutional Changes
Charlottetown Accord
Rhys Boekelheide
Year: October 26th, 1992
Four important points:
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d)
Was a set of failed constitutional amendments
Was initiated after the failed meech lake accord
One of the proposed ideas was Quebec independence
Another proposed idea was aboriginal self-government
Two groups in support:
a) Quebec
b) Prince Edward Island
Two groups opposed:
a) Newfoundland
b) Manitoba
Why it failed:
Because not enough people voted “yes”, as not a lot of people agreed with the
constitutional changes. Including many different leaders.
Author: Jar Makarenko
Title of Article: Charlottetown Accord: History and Overview
Main Internet Site: http://www.mapleleafweb.com
Date Published: Feb 9th 2009 Date Viewed: October 24th 2017
Author: John D. Whyte
Title of Article: Rejection of Charlottetown accord ended era of constitutional reform
Main Internet Site: www.thestar.com/
Date Published: October 26th, 2012 Date Viewed: October 24th 2017