Canada's External Relations By GraceNC Jan 10, 1870 Withdrawl of British garrisons from Central Canada Jun 6, 1891 Death of Right and Honourable John A. MacDonald Jan 10, 1910 Naval Service Act Jan 10, 1912 Amendment makes PM also seceratary of state for external affairs Period: Aug 4, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918 World War I Jan 10, 1927 Vincent Massey becomes 1st Canadian minister to the US Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Jan 10, 1946 World War II Jan 10, 1945 Founding of UN Jan 10, 1965 Auto Pact between Canada and the US Allowed for free trade of auto paerts between the two countries. Jan 10, 1980 Trudeau announces National Energy Program Wanted to have at least 50% Canadian ownership of oil and gas production by 1990 Dec 11, 1987 Free Trade Agreement Jan 10, 1990 Canada joins G-7