Trudeau Flashcards
when did Trudeau join the Liberal party, despite _________?
1965; he criticized Pearson’s policy regarding Bomarc missiles
when did Trudeau become Pearson’s Minister of Justice?
1967
what part did Trudeau play in Canada’s army?
served in the Canadian Officers Army Corps; in WW2; opposed conscription
which Omnibus Bill did Trudeau introduce as Minister of Justice?
the Criminal Act Amendment Bill
the Criminal Act Amendment Bill
the decriminalization of homosexual acts- “there’s no place for _________________”
the state in the bedrooms of the nation
the Criminal Act Amendment Bill
legalization of ______________
contraception and abortion
the Criminal Act Amendment Bill
ownership restrictions on _____
guns
the Criminal Act Amendment Bill
use of __________ on drunk drivers
breathalyzer tests
as Prime Minister, what did Trudeau defend?
the welfare state, 1971 statement multiculturalism, and regional development
Trudeau believed in his ability to keep Canada united in the face of ________________
rising tensions in Quebec and the West
Trudeau found it natural that Canada go through hardships to maintain ______________
National Reconciliation
October Crisis 1970
Trudeau is still remembered as the leader who had to face down _______ and bring order to Canada in its most desperate hour of need
the FLQ
October Crisis 1970
the use of which Act still causes controversy among Canadians?
War Measures Act
The Wild Western Alienation
when was the oil crisis in Canada?
1973
The Wild Western Alienation
what was Trudeau’s response?
freezing oil prices in Alberta and establishing Petro Canada
The Wild Western Alienation
by 1980 the world oil crisis was hurting Canadians- what was Trudeau’s response?
established the National Energy Program (NEP)
what was the purpose of the National Energy Program (NEP)?
increase Canadian ownership, seek self-sufficiency, and increase federal interest in Alberta oil
what was the result of the NEP?
resent in the West; Liberals lost most of their support
Cold War Policy
what did Trudeau believe in regarding the Canadian military?
disarming during the Cold War
Cold War Policy
what was Trudeau’s preferred policy and why?
friendship with communist countries that would open communication to halt possible conflict
Cold War Policy
how did the Americans view Trudeau’s friendship policy?
negatively and with growing suspicion
what was Trudeau’s quote regarding America?
it’s like “sleeping with an elephant”
when was the Constitution brought home and what was the controversy with it?
1982; Quebec still did not give approval
the Constitution was the last great step to _____________
full Canadian Autonomy
