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WW1 Concription Crisis
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Creation of the Union Nationale
Union Nationale A Quebec political party that was founded in 1935 and dissovled in 1989 which was lead by Maurice Duplesiss. Advocated in social, political, and economic reform. -
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The Duplesiss Era
Duplesiss believed that Quebec should be a "distinct society" and a seperate "nation" from the other provinces. Religion played a huge role during this time. -
WW2 Conscription Crisis
Conscription in CanadaThe Liberal government promised that there would be no mandatory conscription during the war. However as the war progressed more Canadians were in favor of conscription so the government passed the War Measures Act in 1943. -
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Duplesiss Era/ Great Darkness
Bribery and Coruption and were trademarks of his governent. Expected companies to return favors for things he did in there favor. -
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Seperatist Movement
Seperatism
The Quiet Revolution brought up the re-emergence of the seperation movement. This movement caused the creation of the FLQ and new political parties. -
Quiet Revolution Begins
Quiet Revolution The quiet revolution was a period of rapid change in Quebec during the 60's. The reforms included social, political, and economic changes. -
Maitre Chez Nous
Maitre Chez NousThis was the philosphy created by the government to increased reform and change in the economic and political form. -
Front de Liberation du Quebec LQ party formed
FLQThe FLQ was a revoluntionary reform group that was intent on destroying all symbols of the federal government. They set fire to buildings , placed bombs, and even kidnapped two government figures. -
Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Royal Commission on Bilingualism and BiculturalismThe Commision recommended to the commitee to make Canada officially bilingual. They believed this would appease the french population to protect their language. -
Canada's new flag
National Flag of CanadaCanada's new flag was a symbol of national unity. It's goal was to unite Canada since the government was worried about growing unrest in Quebec. It also further showed that Canada was its own nation, separate from Britain. -
"Colour Blind" Immigration Policy
Immigration Policy
The new immigration policy removed most limitations from most on Asian, African Americans, and other ethnic groups. This made french not the only other cultural group recognized in Canada. -
Trudeau becomes Prime Minister
Pierre Trudeau
Trudeau becomes Prime Minister and brings social change. He is very well liked and believed that "the government has no part in the bedroom of Canadians" -
Official Language Act
Official Languages ActThis act made French and English the official languages of Canada. It required all federal institutions to be given in both languages. -
War Measures Act
War Measures Act
This was the only time this act was put into effect because of a domestic issue. It gave broad powers to the federal government and limits the freedoms of Canadians. -
FLQ Crisis
October CrisisThis began with the kidnapping of James Cross, but then became the gravest attack that happened on Canadian soil when a Pierre Laporte was kidnapped and murdered. -
Policy of Multiculturalism
Policy of Multiculturalism
This policy encourged people to express their cultures and participate in multicultural activities. This increased Canad's diversity. -
Bill 22
This Bill made French the official language of Quebec. With the declining birth rates, he was worried that the French language would disapear. -
Sponsorship Program
Immigration PolicyThe new plicy allows a sponsorship of new immigrants by Canadians. Helps them to adjust to their new life in Canada. -
Parti Quebecois wins provincial election in Quebec
Parti QuebecoisThe PQ's victory was mostly due to the promise of holding a sovreignty-association referendum within the first year of office. During their time they passed bills like Bill 101 and the Quebec Language Policy. -
Bill 101 (Charter of the French Language)
This made french the only language of Quebec. 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 Canadian. www.candianenclyclepedia.ca/en/article/bill-101/ -
Quebec Referendum on Sovereinty-Assosiation
Quebec Referendum Rene Levesque asked people of Quebec to vote 'yes' to negotiating a new agreement with Canada based on Sovreinty-assosiation. He proposed that Quebec become politically independant, yet maintain a close economic relationship with Canada. The results were 40% yes and 60% no. -
Constitution is Patriated without Quebec's signature
constitution patriated without QuebecBritain and Trudeau wanted to have the Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the BNA Act and bring it home. Needed to come up with Amending Formula but premiers coouldnt agree, -
Constitution Act
Constitution Act
Consisted of BNA Act, Charter of Rights and Freedom, and Amending cause. -
Reform Party Created
Reform PartyPM Brian Mulony wanted Quebec's signature on the Constitution with "honor and enthusiasm". Reform Party is born out of feelings of: Western Alienation, Senate Reform, French-English Rift, and Aborginal Self-Government. -
Department of Multiculturalism formed
Multiculturalism Belief in the Candian "Mosasic" rather than the US's "Melting Pot". Discouraged assimilation but encouraged expressing your culture. -
Bloc Quebecois Formed
Bloq QuebecoisBloq Quebecois
It was lead by a former Conservative cabinet minister after the failure of the Meech Lake Accord. -
Meech Lake Accord
Meech Lake Accord The Quebec Government refused to sign the revised constitution so the Prime Minister aranged the Meech Lake Accord which was an arangement between the provincial and federal governments to amend the Constitution. -
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Meech Lake Accord
Meech Lake AccordPM Mulrony calls a Conference at Meech Lake proposing constitutional amendments. The purpose was to recognize Quebec as a Distinct Society and give more power to the provinces. It became known as the Quecbec Round in the media. When Meech failed, Fr-Can felt Engl-speaking Canada was rejecting them. -
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Charlottetown Accord
Charlottetown Accord
It was a failed attempt by the 10 premiers and the Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney to amend the Canadian Constitiution. They wanted to obtain Quebec's signature. -
Parti Quebecois returned to power
Parti Quebecois
After they won the provincial election the government held another referendum seeking for separation, but the proposal was again rejected. -
2nd Referendum on Sovereignty Association
Seocnd Referendum on Sovereignty AssociationDespite popular opinion the 2nd referendum on Sovreignty-Association failed. -
Clarity Bill and the Supreme Court decision
Bill C-20
The bill was made to amend the 1867 Constitution Act. Although there was critisism on both sides of the house the bill passed.
