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Quiet Revolution (election of Jean Lesage)
The Quiet revolution was a period of intense social change, of modernisation of Quebec and of a profound redefinition of the role of Quebec and French Canadians within Confederation. The background to the Quiet Revolution years was the Duplessis regime which had been characterised by isolation, social conservatism and generally negative autonomist stands. -
Canada recieves new flag
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Pierre Trudeau becomes prime minister
Major events during his terms include the creation of the Official Languages Act in 1969, the enactment of theWar Measures Act during the FLQ-October Crisis in 1970, the creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982 and legal independence from Britain with the signing of the Constitution Act, 1982. - See more at: http://pm.gc.ca/eng/prime-minister/pierre-elliott-trudeau#sthash.fCLcjJbw.dpuf -
The FLQ kidnaps James Cross
Cross was abducted at gunpoint from his British diplomatic residence at 1297 Redpath Crescent, in the Golden Square Mile district of Montreal, and held as a hostage for two months as the FLQ made a series of demands to the Quebec government. -
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announces that all troops in in Quebec will be removed
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Police Raid Chenier Cell
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Broadcast of the FLQ Manifesto
The manifesto was issued by the Front de Libération du Québec and read over CBC/Radio-Canada on October 8, 1970 as a condition for the release of kidnapped British trade official James Cross. -
Pierre Laporte is kidnapped
In broad daylight, kidnappers with machine guns pull up to Quebec immigration and labour minister Pierre Laporte's front lawn in Saint-Lambert. They grab him while he plays football with his family, and shove him into the back seat of their car. -
When asked how far he would go Trudeau says, "Just watch me".
Canada looks more like a police state than a democracy eight days after the kidnapping of British Trade Commissioner James Cross. On Parliament Hill a reporter confronts Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau: "What is it with all these men and guns around here?" -
The Government of Quebec asks for the help of the Canadian Army
The news sent ripples of panic through the public and gave the impression that the FLQ was a large, powerful organization. The kidnapping put tremendous pressure on the young premier who turned to Ottawa for help. The federal government sent in the army to protect politicians and important buildings. -
Robert Lemieux asks students to boycott classes in support of FLQ
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The War Measures Act is Reinforced
War Measures Act in Canada's history (a section of the War Measures Act was implemented during the G20 summit in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2010), done by Governor General of Canada Roland Michener at the direction of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, -
Pierre Laporte is executed
Pierre Laporte is “executed” by a phantom cell, Dieppe (Royal 22nd). -
Police Raid the FLQ's Chenier Cell
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The Canadian Army is sent to patrol Ottawa
Jérôme Choquette, provincial Justice Minister, asked the army to remain in Quebec for another 30 days. He declared that removing the army would be premature, as the FLQ still constituted a threat to Quebec society. -
James Cross is Released
James Cross flies back to England, while suspected FLQ kidnappers are permitted flight to Cuba. -
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is enshrined in the Constitution
The Charter grants fundamental rights such as: Freedom of expression Freedom of religion The right to life, liberty and security of the person The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure Equality rights Mobility rights The Charter is important because it sets the standard for government actions and limits how far governments can impinge on the lives of individuals through laws and policies.
