10 events that reflect Canada's increasing independence on the international stage. By CamilaC Jan 17, 1867 Constitutional Act Jan 17, 1871 withdrawal of the British troops from Canada Jan 17, 1875 Establishment of the Supreme Court of Canada Jan 10, 1920 Joinning of the League of Nations Dec 11, 1931 Founding of "Commonwealth" Jan 17, 1939 World War II Jun 6, 1944 Normandy Invasion Jan 17, 1965 Canada-US Automotive Products Agreement Apr 17, 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms Dec 11, 1987 Free Trade Agreement