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1975
 
    
Canadian novelist Robertson Davies completes his semi-autobiographical Deptford Trilogy       
1980
 
   
The song O Canada, exacty a century old, is officially adopted as the country's national anthem      
1980
 
   
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms secures new aspects of Canada's national identity      
1982
 
   
Leaders of Canada's Aboriginal peoples form the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)      
1984
 
   
Brian Mulroney wins a decisive electoral victory over the Liberals to become prime minister of Canada      
1991
 
    
Canadian poet and novelist Michael Ondaatje publishes The English Patient       
1992
 
    
US-born Canadian author Carol Shields' novel The Republic of Love is set in her home town of Winnipeg       
1993
 
   
Liberal leader Jean Chrétien begins a 10-year spell as Canadian prime minister      
1993
 
   
The separatist Bloc Québecois becomes (until losing seats in the next election) the official Opposition in the Canadian parliament      
1997
 
   
In Canada's general election the Bloc Québecois lose their position as official opposition to the Liberal government