Power

Official Power and Countervailing Powers

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    The October Crisis

    The October Crisis
    The FLQ committed terrorist acts and the Federal army was called into Quebec to solve the problems.
  • Founding of Quebec City

    Founding of Quebec City
    When Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City, it was considered the birth of the French regime.
  • The Royal Government

    The Royal Government
    Political power in New France was established with the Royal Government which was inspired by the provincial administration in France and was part of the French regime's absolute monarchy.
  • Francois de Laval

    Francois de Laval
    Francois de Laval was named archbishop of the diocese in New France which was the highest position of the clergy.
  • The Great Peace of Montreal

    The Great Peace of Montreal
    Discussions were held with approximately thirty nations represented by approximately 1300 people who gathered at a camp in Montreal. The Great Peace of Montreal treaty was signed putting an end to the Franco-Amerindian Wars.
  • War of the Conquest

    War of the Conquest
    War of the Conquest profoundly modified all relationships of power in Canada
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    Royal Proclamation

    The power of former New France was stripped and Great Britain established a new political regime in the colony.
  • Governor recognizes Bishop Briand

    Governor recognizes Bishop Briand
    Governor James Murray recognizes Bishop Briand as the new leader of the Canadian Catholic Church and this established the beginning of a long collaboration between these two entities.
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    Quebec Act

    Power returned to the French Canadians as Great Britain needed their loyalty.
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    Constitutional Act

    Quebec was split into two parts in an attempt to solve cultural clashes.
  • 92 Resolutions

    92 Resolutions
    The Parti Patriote drafted 92 resolutions with which they demanded more autonomy for Canada with respect to Great Britain and a more democratic system.
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    The Rebellions of Lower Canada

    Rebellions broke out, with the British Army opposing the Patriotes.
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    Union Act

    Quebec is recombined into one and a new power system is required.
  • Parliament Buildings Set on Fire

    Parliament Buildings Set on Fire
    The Reform Party officially recognized the French language and compensation for victims of the rebellion, and the Conservatives were so mad that they set fire to the parliamentary buildings.
  • The British North America Act

    The British North America Act
    With the British North America Act (BNA Act), Canada became a federation.
  • Conscription Crisis

    Conscription Crisis
    When World War 1 started, the Canadian government forced French Canadians to join the army and there were protests that led to violence.
  • Women's Right to Vote

    Women's Right to Vote
    The Montreal Suffrage Association succeeded in getting women the right to vote in federal elections.
  • Padlock Act

    Padlock Act
    Under the government of Maurice Duplessis, he allowed the police to close any business believed to be communist, but this was a means to close down union offices.
  • Quebec Women's Right to Vote

    Quebec Women's Right to Vote
    Idola St. Jean presented a motion to convince the Legislative Assembly in Quebec to allow women the right to vote for 10 years until she succeeded.
  • Parti Quebecois

    Parti Quebecois
    The Parti Quebecois was created with Rene Levesque as its leader and became the separatist party.
  • Ministry of the Environment

    Ministry of the Environment
    Since WW2, increased consumption has caused air polution and exploited natural resources. The government in response created the Ministry of the Environment.
  • Bill 101

    Bill 101
    The Parti Quebecois adopted Bill101 making French the only official language in Quebec.
  • First Referendum on Sovereignty

    First Referendum on Sovereignty
    The Parti Quebecois held its first referendum on sovereignty and the majority said "no".
  • Canadian Constitution

    Canadian Constitution
    P. E. Trudeau repatriated the Constitution from Great Britain and Canada had a Charter of Human Rights.
  • Second Referendum on Sovereignty

    Second Referendum on Sovereignty
    The Parti Quebecois tried for a second time to hold referendum on sovereignty, but they were defeated by a narrow margin.
  • The Paix des Braves

    The Paix des Braves
    The Paix des Braves was signed by the Cree and the government of Quebec over financial compensation to develop water resources.