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What did the Constitution Act of 1982 accomplish?
- It gave Quebec special status within Canada
- It created the Senate
- It created the three northern territories
- It patriated the Constitution from Britain and entrenched the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Why this is the correct answer
In 1982, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau brought the Constitution fully under Canadian control, ending the need for Britain to approve amendments. At the same time, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was added, giving Canadians enforceable constitutional rights for the first time.