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Date: 2026-02-15

Major Canadian Political and Social Events Timeline
Major Canadian Political and Social Events Timeline

2020–2021 – Rideau Hall Workplace Review

Investigation into workplace culture at Rideau Hall, examining complaints and institutional reforms.

2024–2025 – Canadian Political Crisis

Period of political instability in Canada involving parliamentary conflicts and federal-provincial tensions.

2017 – Aga Khan Affair

Political controversy involving the Aga Khan Foundation and Canadian government engagement.

2020 – ArriveCAN Implementation

Controversies surrounding Canada’s border app during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2010 – Jaspal Atwal Scandal

Diplomatic incident involving Jaspal Atwal’s presence at Canadian official events.

2019 – Justin Trudeau Blackface Controversy

Public revelation of Prime Minister Trudeau's past blackface photos, generating political backlash.

2019–2020 – Canada–Philippines Waste Dispute

Diplomatic conflict over waste shipments sent from Canada to the Philippines, resulting in repatriation efforts.

2019 & 2021 – Chinese Government Interference in Federal Elections

Investigations into alleged attempts by China to influence Canadian federal elections.

2020 – COVID-19 Misinformation in Canada

Spread of false information about COVID-19, affecting public health response and government policy.

2020 – Eagle Spirit Pipeline

Controversial pipeline project in Northern Canada facing environmental and Indigenous opposition.

2016 – Elbowgate

Parliamentary incident involving Prime Minister Trudeau and physical contact with a Member of Parliament.

1988 – Emergencies Act

Canadian federal law enacted to manage national emergencies, later invoked in crises including protests.

2017 – Motion 103

Parliamentary motion condemning Islamophobia and promoting multicultural policies in Canada.

2023 – Online News Act

Legislation regulating how online platforms compensate Canadian news outlets.

2023 – Online Streaming Act

Legislation affecting streaming platforms’ contributions to Canadian cultural content.

2025 – Parliament of Canada Prorogation

Formal suspension of parliamentary sessions as part of political strategy or legislative timing.

2001 – Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

Foundation promoting research and policy dialogue, occasionally tied to political scrutiny.

2019 – SNC-Lavalin Affair

Political scandal involving alleged interference in criminal prosecution of engineering firm SNC-Lavalin.

2016–2021 – Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

Expansion of Canadian oil pipeline facing legal, environmental, and Indigenous opposition.

2016–2019 – Trudeau Cash-for-Access Scandal

Controversy over political fundraising events providing privileged access to donors.

2020 – WE Charity Scandal

Scrutiny of Trudeau and the federal government over a $912 million student grant program awarded to WE Charity with ties to his family.

2023 – Yaroslav Hunka Scandal

Controversy involving recognition of Ukrainian veterans in Canada, sparking historical and political debate.

2019–2020 – Yellow Vests Movement (Canada)

Canadian iteration of the international Yellow Vests movement protesting government policies and taxes.

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