Quebec Nationalism “The Quiet Revolution”
Jean Lesage – “Time for a Change” Stamp out corruption Wages and pensions raised Modernization across the sectors Decline in influence of Catholic Church
Separatism and the FLQ Extremist group that committed acts of terror
October Crisis 1970 James Cross and Pierre Laporte kidnapped by FLQ Trudeau passes the War Measures Act Hundreds of FLQ associated arrested Laporte found dead in trunk of car James Cross released in exchange for FLQ demands
Bi and Bi Commission Pearson’s committee to investigate solutions to rising French discontent
Official Languages Act Trudeau makes French and English the 2 official languages in Canada
Parti Quebecois Separatist party, led by Rene Levesque Won the 1976 provincial election
Bill 101 In Quebec French would be the only official language Commercial signs in French only Immigrants required to attend French schools
Patriating the Constitution Canadian gov’t would have sold authority to make changes
Amending Formula 7 out of 10 provinces representing 50% of population
“Kitchen Accord” Chretien met with 2 justice ministers, creating changes to the deal Provincial premiers were asked to approve. Levesque refused.
Notwithstanding Clause allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to override certain portions of the Charter
Meech Lake Accord Proposed to recognize Quebec as a “distinct society” Manitoba and Nfld withheld their support
Multiculturalism Act Passed in 1988 Reinforced cultural and racial equality
Charlottetown Accord National referendum was rejected, especially by BC
Referendum of 1995 Quebec Premier Parizeau called for a referendum on the issue of Quebec sovereignty 50.6% 49.4%