[1945-1980] The Modernization of Québec & The Quiet Revolution

By Savannah Elfassy

  • The Duplessis era begins

    The Duplessis era begins
    Maurice Duplessis became Premier of Québec, a position he held until 1959. His political ideology was focused on traditional values, anti-communism, and opposition to federal involvement in provincial affairs.

  • Act to Promote Rural Electrification

  • Refus Global Manifesto Published

  • Adoption of the Fleurdelisé

  • Asbestos Strike

    Asbestos Strike

  • Arrival of Television in Québec

    Arrival of Television in Québec

  • Introduction of Provincial Income Tax

  • Election of Jean Lesage’s Liberal Government

    Election of Jean Lesage’s Liberal Government

  • Creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs

  • Nationalization of Electricity

  • Establishment of CEGEPs

  • Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)

  • Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence

  • Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World

  • Charles de Gaulle’s 'Vive le Québec libre' Speech

  • Passage of Bill 63

  • October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act

  • Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System

  • James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced

  • Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec

  • Bill 22 – French as Québec’s Official Language

  • Adoption of Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms

  • Election of René Lévesque & The Parti Québécois

  • Bill 101 – The Charter of the French Language

  • Economic Downturn & The Second Oil Crisis