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world war one conscription crisis
In 1917, the federal government conscripted young men overseas for military service. French-Canadians, farmers, unionized workers, non-British immigrants, and other Canadians, generally opposed the measure. English Canadians, British immigrants, the families of soldiers, and older Canadians, generally supported it. This created a divide between these two groups and pushed Quebec to wanting to be independent even more. -
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The creation of the union nationale
The union nationale was a conservative and nationalist provincial political party in Quebec, Canada, that identified with Québécois autonomism. It was created during the great depression and help power during 1936 to 1939, and from 1944 to 1960 and from 1966 to 1970. -
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The Duplessis Era/The Great Darkness 1936-1939 & 1944-1959
Maurice Duplessis was the Premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and again in 1944 to 1959. Duplessis had extreme nationalism for Quebec and tried to encouraged people to see Quebec as a Nation rather than another province of Canada. The Duplessis regime is associated with corruption and bribery and is known for many Quebecois as the Great Darkness. -
Brian Mulroney becomes Prime Minister March 20, 1939
Now Prime minister as well as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. Introduced the landmark Free trade Agreement with the United States. Also acknowledged for his effect to persuade Quebec government to sign the Constitution. -
World war two conscription crisis
Wn world war two, Everybody in Canada was required to be involved in the war effort, but not everyone had to be on the front line but could help at homefront. This was not as damaging as world war 1 conscription crisis. -
Separatist movement
A large population of quebec wanted to become a sovereign country away from Canada, so they could be their own country, and french culture and language would be dominant and thrive and get away from english rules. The votes were extremely close, with 49.42% voting yes for separation and 52.58% voting no. that is why Quebec is still apart of Canada. -
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FLQ crisis
Founded in the early 1960s, the FLQ was a separatist and Marxist-Leninist paramilitary group in Quebec. It was a militant part of the Quebec sovereignty movement. It also conducted a number of attacks between 1963 and 1970, totalling over 160 violent incidents and killed eight people and injured many. These attacks came to a peak with the bombing of the Montreal Stock Exchange in 1969, and with the October Crisis in 1970, which began with the kidnapping of British Trade Commissioner James Cross. -
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the quiet revolution
A period of intense socio-political and socio-cultural change in Quebec, supported by the effective secularisation of the government, a welfare state and readjustment of politics into federalist and sovereigntist sections which resulted in a pro-sovereignty provincial government in the 1976 election. -
Bi and Bi Commission
the royal commision of bi and bi commision was set up in 1963 to control the relations between French and English Canada, and (2) Quebec's role in Canada. -
Canada's New Flag
the debate for the canadian flag ended in december 15th, 1964. The maple leaf flag we know now was inaugurated on february 15th, 1965. February 15th is now known as national flag of Canada day since 1966. -
Canada's Immigration Policy becomes "colourblind"
until 1947, Canadians were considered British subjects after world war two, immigration boom of mostly europeans created change. The government became more lenient to immigrants. The Canadian points system of 1967, set criteria for both skilled and unskilled labour entry into the country including the “third world” giving opportunities from non-European countries more equitable access for the first time. -
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Pierre Trudeau becomes president
Pierre trudeau is a Canadian statesman who served as the 15th Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979 and 1980–1984), and was apart of the liberal party. -
Official Languages Act passed, 1969:
A Canadian law that came into force on September 9, 1969, gives French and English equal status in the government of Canada. -
1969 Official Language Act Passed
A Canadian law that came into force on September 9, 1969, gives French and English equal status in the government of Canada. -
The War Measures Act 1970
The War Measures Act was used again during World War II. It was only enacted during peacetime, October 1970 when Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau used it to make searches and arrests during the FLQ crisis. -
The War Measures Act
The War Measures Act was used again during World War II. It was only enacted during peacetime, October 1970 when Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau used it to make searches and arrests during the FLQ crisis. -
the War Measures Act 1970
The War Measures Act was used again during World War II. It was only enacted during peacetime, October 1970 when Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau used it to make searches and arrests during the FLQ crisis. -
FLQ Crisis (Oct 5, 1970) aka October Crisis
The FLQ kidnapped provincial cabinet minister Pierre Laporte and british diplomat James Cross. Pierre trudeau then enforced the war measures act. The kidnappers murdered Laporte, and negotiations led to Cross's release and the kidnappers' exile to Cuba. -
Policy of multiculturalism
the policy of multiculturalism was put in place to monitor the implementation of multiculturalism initiatives within departments of the federal government. The increase in visible minority immigrants and their concerns about employment, housing and education challenges the result of racial discrimination became a federal government concern. -
Policy of Multiculturalism 1971
The policy of multiculturalism was put in place to monitor the implementation of multiculturalism initiatives within departments of the federal government. The increase in visible minority immigrants and their concerns about employment, housing and education challenges the result of racial discrimination became a federal government concern. -
1974 Bill 22 introduced by Robert Bourassa
Bill 22, the Language Act, sponsored by the Québec Liberal government of Robert Bourassa and passed by the legislature July 1974. It made French the language of civic administration and services, and of the workplace. Only children who could demonstrate got knowledge of another language of instruction would be exempted from receiving their instruction in French -
1976 Parti Quebecois wins provincial election on Quebec
One of the most significant elections in Quebec history, which caused major repercussions on the rest of Canada.however the election of a sovereignties government in Quebec caused great upset in the rest of Canada, and led to extensive discussions about reforming the Canadian Confederation and finding ways of accommodating Quebec. -
1976 Bill 101 introduced by Parti Quebecois, Rene Levesque
Bill 101 was made to make french the leading language in Quebec. -
1977 Bill 101 passed
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1980 Referendum on Sovereignty Association (include the results of the referendum)
This replaces the word for independence this implied an idea of an association that would evolve from an argument under international law and be limited to the economic domain. -
1982 Patriation of the Constitution.
Canada's “patriated” is constitution, transferring the highest law, British North American Act to the authority of the British Parliament. The Constitution was also updated with a new formula and charter of rights. -
1982 Constitution Act
The constitutions act protected the Charter of Rights and Freedom. Also completed the unfinished business of Canadian independence allowing Canadian to amend their own Constitution without requiring approval from Britain. -
1987 Reform Party Created
Reform Party was created and played a huge role in the creation of the Canadian alliance. Was created in spite of the Progressive Conservative Party and the eventual merge of those two groups into today's Conservative Party. -
Bloc Quebecois Formed 1987
The Parti Québécois (PQ) is a nationalist political party formed in Québec in 1968 through the merger of the Mouvement souveraineté-association and the Ralliement national -
Meech Lake Accord 1987
In 1987 the Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney attempted to win Québec's consent to the revised Canadian Constitution — following the Québec government's rejection of it in 1981. The result was the Meech Lake Accord, an agreement between the federal and provincial governments to amend the Constitution by strengthening provincial powers and declaring Québec a "distinct society. -
1988 Department of Multiculturalism formed
This act was created to protect cultural heritage of Canada, reduce discrimination and encourage the implementation of multicultural programs and activities within institutions and organizations -
1990 Meech Lake Accord
Was a series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 Canadian provincial premiers. It was intended to persuade the government of Quebec to symbolically endorse the 1982 constitutional amendments by providing for some decentralization of the Canadian federation. -
The Charlottetown Accord of 1992
The Charlottetown Accord of 1992 was a failed, joint attempt by the government of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution, specifically to obtain Quebec's consent to the Constitution Act of 1982 -
1994 Parti Quebecois returned to power
On 12 June 1995, three political parties, Action démocratique du Québec, the Parti Québécois, and the Bloc Québécois signed an agreement by which they formed the “Yes” Committee and collaborated on formulating the question for a new referendum on Québec sovereignty. This referendum was held on 30 October 1995 -
30 Oct 1995 2nd Referendum on Sovereignty Association
The failure of the Meech Lake Accord and the Charlottetown Accord Left a lot of uncertainty about the constitutional future of Canada. The first sign was a big change in the political landscape of the House of Commons after the 1993 election. The Progressive Conservative Party, was basically wiped out. While the federalist Liberals under Jean Chrétien won a majority. -
1998 Clarity Bill and the Supreme Court decision
Also known as Bill C-20, the bill known as the Clarity Act gives effect to the requirement for clarity set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Québec Secession Reference.
