Constitutional History of Canada - Constitutional Reform and Upheaval (1982 Onwards)

Constitutional Reform and Upheaval (1982 Onwards)

Since Canada's constitution was patriated without Quebec's consent, later initiatives would seek to ameliorate the constitutional status quo, with varying results. Two formal, and unsuccessful, attempts were made to reform the constitution. A subsequent sovereignty referendum in 1995 – only narrowly lost – shook Canada to its core, and would bring about the Clarity Act .