1980-2003 By MiguelG. May 20, 1980 Referundum Period: Jun 11, 1980 to Jun 11, 2003 1980-2003 Apr 17, 1982 Constitution Jan 1, 1987 Meech lake accord Jul 11, 1990 Standoff at Oka Jan 1, 1992 Charlottetown accord Jan 1, 1994 NAFTA Oct 30, 1995 Quebec Referendum Oct 7, 2001 Canada sends troops to Afghanistan Jan 1, 2003 Canadian troops sent to Iraq