Defining Modern Canada (1982- present) By michelle.perron Jan 1, 1880 Residential Schools (began) Jan 1, 1980 Quebec Referenda #1 Jan 1, 1980 Pierre Trudeau (prime minister for second time) Jan 1, 1982 Consitution Act Jan 1, 1984 Brian Mulroney (prime minister) Jan 1, 1989 NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) Jan 1, 1990 Meech Lake Accord Jan 1, 1992 Charlottetown Accord Jan 1, 1993 Jean Chritien (prime minister) Jan 1, 1995 Quebec Referenda #2