Constitutional Amendment and Pierre Trudeau

: Over that period, Quebec achieved many of the goals it had pursued in the accord, according to Toronto Star. Its lead role in the selection of its immigrants was reinforced.A federal law that requires backing in all regions of the country for a constitutional amendment to be approved in Parliament was passed. Its proponents mourned an ominous loss for Canadian unity while its opponents cried in joy over a big win for the future of the federation.A quarter of a century later, time has been less kind to the victors of the failed Meech round than to those they defeated. Meech opponents, on the other hand, have little to show for their epic battle. Former prime minister Pierre Trudeau was the accord most articulate critic. Much of what they feared would result from the Meech accord has still come to pass despite its demise, while much of what they hoped for has failed to materialize. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.