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World War One Conscription Crisis
Conscription The french were not in support of sending more troops to the European front because they felt they had already contributed enough. -
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The Duplesiss Era/The Great Darkness
Duplessis eraDuplessis was known for supporting the Catholic Church and Catholic education. Resulting in Quebec schools graduating many teachers, philosophers, Not buissnessmen, scientists etc... As a result, Quebecs economy becomes stagnant. Duplessis was the premier of Quebec, and the leader of the Union Nationale party. He beleived Quebec deserved more recognition as a distinct society. -
World War Two Conscription Crisis
Conscription Prime Minister Mackenzie King made it compulsory for all able men to join the army. He introduced the National Resources Mobilization Act (NRMA). French Canadians later voted against said bill and there were no more volunteers to go to war. Resources were overall low and Fr-Eng relations had already been strained. -
Quiet Revolution Begins in Quebec
Quiet Revolution Jean Lesage (liberal) replaces Duplessis and begins modernizing the economy, politics, education, and culture. Students are now required to take science and technology in preparation for the new Quebec. Catholic church influence declined. This period is called the Quiet Revolution because it was both peacful and dramatic. -
Canadas Immigration policy becomes "Colour Blind"
Immigration policy By 1967 the immigration policy began using 'points system' as part of the criteria for entry. The Canadian economy also required people with training and specific skills and a certain level of education. -
FLQ Crisis aka October Crisis and The War Measures Act
FLQ Crisis After growing separatist sentiments, the FLQ stepped up their acts of aggression by kidnapping British diplomat, James Cross. Their goal was to hold him hostage and only release him when the government released the FLQ prisoners. FLQ later kidnaps Pierre La Porte. Trudeau enacks WMA but LaPorts strangled body is found in trunk of car. -
Policy of Multiculturalism
Policy of Multiculturalism Multicuturalism encouraged people to express their cultures and in doing so, would de-emphasize the French as the only cultural group in Canada. -
Bill 22 introduced by Robert Bourassa
Bill 22 This made french the only language of Quebec. (not bilingual like the rest of Canada). Ratioanle declining birth rates in Quebec saw the slow death of French Canada. Bill 22's other name was "The Charter of the French Language." -
Immigration policy moves to ‘sponsorship program’
[Immigration policy](Immigration policy moves to ‘sponsorship program’) Families and businesses could "vouch for" or sponsor a new immigrant, meaning they would take responsibility for the new person's setup in Canada so they would not need welfare services. -
Parti Quebecois wins provincial election on Quebec
Partis Quebecois Parti Quebecois passes Bill 101- (similar to Bill 22 but also requires all signage to change to French in Quebec, all government offices, schools...EVERYWHERE. This party was led by Renee Levesque who promised separation by riding a provincial referendum. -
Bill 101 introduced by Parti Quebecois, Rene Levesque
Bill 101 AKA: CHarter of the French language. This made French the only language of Quebec. But many French Canadians felt Bill 101 was a symbol of oppression as it discouraged their movement outside Quebec and their ability to conduct business with English Canada. -
Quebec Referendum as Soverienty Association
Quebec ReferendumBill 101 Rene Lesque asked people of Quebec to vote 'yes' to negotiating a new agreement with Canada based on Sovereignty-association. He proposed that quebec become politically independent, yet maintain a close economic relationship of Canada. Referendum results: 40% yes to sov-ass, 60% no -
Patriation of the Constitution
Patriation of the ConstitutionBackground: BNA act in Britain and Trudeau wanted to have the Charter of Rights and Freedom added to it and bring it home. 1st he needed to come up wit an Amending formula in that were any changes to be made. Unfortunately the Premiers could not agree on that formula. They stumbled on a Kitchen COmpromise. -
Reform Party Created
Reform Party Mulroney promised to gain Quebecs consent to the constitution "with honour & enthusiasm." Robert Bourassa (Liberal-Federalist) in office in Quebec at this time (replaces Levesque). Canada had to deal with Increase in alienation due to oil crisis, Alberta and Newfoundland wanted senate reforms, and Ottawa awarded a multi billion dollar contract to Quebec rather than Winnipeg. -
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Meech Lake Accord Bloc Quebecois created
Meech lake accordPM Mulrouney calls a conference at Meech Lake proposing constitutional amendments. The purposes were to recognize Quebec as a "Distinct Society" and give more power to the provinces. The Meech lake accord became known as The Quebec Rant in the media. When Meech failed, French Canada felt English speaking Canada were rejecting them. Lucien Bouchard resigns from PM Mulrouney's cabinet and forms the Bloc Quebecois. -
Charlottetown Accord
Charlottetown AccordPM Mulrouney continued the Constitution debates. The Charlottetown Accord proposed the following: Reforming the Senate, Aboriginal self government, Universal health care, Workers rights, and Universal protection. This became known as the Canada round because there was something for every province. 54.4% of all Canadians rejected the Charlottetown Accord because there were too many clauses. Quebec felt their issues were not addressed. -
Parti Quebecois Returned to Power
Parti Quebecois Parti Quebecois Re-elected as the Provincial Party for Quebec. -
Second Referendum on Sovereignty Association
Sovereignty Association Quebec is angered by Constitution debates and re-elected Parti Quebecois leader Jacques Parizeau calls a referendum on full sovereignty. 49.9% Vote yes, 50.6% Vote no. -
The Clarity Act
The Clarity Act Also Known as Bill C-20. PM Jean Crecien sent the issue of Quebec separation to the Supreme Court. The Court ruled that Quebec did not have a right to separate and would have to negotiate with the nine other provinces.
