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1982 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1982.

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Historical records for Canada in 1982

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April

17 April 1982

Constitution Act

Trudeau, Pierre Elliott · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Proclaims patriation of the Constitution and the Charter of Rights.

December

29 December 1982

Trans

Young, Neil · Arts / Popular Music

Releases Trans, using electronic textures and vocoder effects during his Geffen period.

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1982

Minister of Energy

Chretien, Jean · Minister of Energy · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Minister of Energy, Mines & Resources

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