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WWI Conscription Crisis
WWI Conscription Crisis Military service effected French Canada, begining violence, bloodshed, and ripping open the country's linguistic divide.
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Creation of Union Nationale Party
Union Nationale
The Union Nationale was a Québec political party founded in 1935 and dissolved in 1989. Maurice Duplessis led the party, they won 6 election between 1936 and 1966. He led the party until he died, in 1959. -
World War Two Conscription Crisis
<ahref='http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/conscription/' >World War Two Conscription Crisis</a Concription created a big political debate in Frech Canada. 12,908 Conscripted soldiers, they were compared to hundreds of thousands of Canadian volunteers, including French Canadians, who fought overseas. By the tune they were trained that the war s mostly over. French-English relations strained But not broken. -
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The Great Darkness
Great Darkness
During the Great Darknesss, Duplessis tries to prevent industrialization, technology, and education from emerging. He kept the wages of industrial jobs low, to keep people from leaving their farms. Duplessis refusal to modernize, made it so that Quebec was inferior to opposing provinces. The Great Darkness came to an end, when It was only until 1959 that Duplessis died; they relinquished its ancient trad -
1960s Separatist Movement
Separatist Movement
Quebec wants separation from Canada. The FLQ, is a terrorist group born to promote separation for Quebec. -
Quiet Revolution Begins 1960
Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution, was a time of rapid modernization in Quebec where there was no bloodshed. Lesage won election, under the motto maîtres chez nous ( meaning: masters in our own house). -
1962 Maitre Chez Nous (Jean Lesage, Liberal Party Campaign slogan)
Jean LesageQuiet Revolution/Maitre Chez Nous
When Duplessis passes away, he is replaced by Jean Lesage. Lesage begins modernizing /reforming education, politics, and culture. "Maîtres Chez Nous", meaning masters in our own house, is the motto that the Union Nationale Party campaigned under. Aim: Strengthen control of Quebec's economy. -
Front de liberation du Quebec LQ party is formed
FLQ Party
Are militants that became extreme terrorists, to promote Quebec's separting from Canada. -
Canada’s New Flag 1965
Canada’s New Flag 1965
under Pearson's government, it was decided that Canada should have a flag without a British symbol, it created unity among Canada. A joint committee of the Senate and House of Commons voted for the present flag in 1964. -
Canada's Immigration Policy becomes Colour Blind
Canada’s Immigration Policy
There new immigration policy becomes based upon a points system, where applications were scored. Jobs in Canada were given higher points than jobs in less demand etc. V.S. the previous system where it was restrictive, giving english speaking applicants preference. -
Official Languages Act passed, 1969
Official Languages Act
The Official Languages Act made it so that Canada was a bilingual nation, with English and French as the official languages. The Act was reccomended by the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, and established by Trudeau. -
Bi& Bi Commission (Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism) investigation by Lester B. Pearson
Bi & Bi Commission
The official Languages act is passed, which made Canada bilingual, as a Nation.The French Canadians alienation from the rest of Canada, was growing and problamatic, the commision was used in attempt to try and unify the country. It was a very Influencial commision, making Canada Bilingual as a nation. -
the War Measures Act 1970
the War Measures Act
A federal statute adopted by Parliament in 1914, gave Canada broad power to maintain security during the war. During both wars and the Ocober Crisis, it was used controversially. -
FLQ Crisis/October Crisis
October Crisis
After many attempts of separatist sentiments, the FLQ decides to step up their acts of aggesion. They kidnap British diplomat, James Cross and Pierre La Porte. In attempt to aquire the release of the FLQ prisoners. -
Policy of Multiculturalism 1971
Policy of Multiculturalism
Mulitculturalism enacted by Trudeau, encouraged people to express their cultures. Doing this, it minimized the french, from being the only cultural group in Canada. -
1974 Bill 22 introduced by Robert Bourassa
Bill 22
The Liberal government, under Robert Bourassa passed Bill 22, making French the only language of Quebec (not bilingual like the rest of Canada). -
1976 Bill 101 introduced by Parti Quebecois, Rene Levesque
Bill 101
Similar to the Bill 22, but the Bill 101 requires signage to change to French in Quebec. -
1976 Immigration policy moves to ‘sponsorship program’
Immigration policy
The new immigration policy promoted, Canada's economic, social and cultural goals; family reunion; nondiscrimination; the fulfilment of Canada's international obligations in relation to refugees.Candians could now sponsor new immigrants, taking responsibility for them and their set in Canada. -
1976 Parti Quebecois wins provincial election on Quebec
Parti Quebecois
René Lévesque was the Parti Quebecois’s first leader, they were elected first term in office in 1976. -
1977 Bill 101 passed
Bill 101
The Bill 101 was passed in 1977, and made French the official language of government and of the courts in the province of Québec. -
Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister
Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister
Trudeau coming into power in 1980 was a turning point in Canadian federalism. Trudeau campagined against the separation of Quebec, and made a promise to negotiate a new constition, that recognized Quebec as a equal partner in confederation. Trudeau made Canada officially bilingual, by bringing in the official languages act. -
1980 Referendum on Sovereignty Association (include the results of the referendum)
Referendum on Sovereignty Association
Based on the Sovereignty Association, René Lévesque proposed that Quebec become politically independant, yet maintain a close economic relationship with Canada. -
1982 Constitution Act
Constitution Act
The BNA act, Trudeau and Britain wanted the Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to it. Premiers could not agree on a amending formula, instead they ended up stumbling upon a Kitchen Compromise. -
1982 Patriation of the Constitution.
Patriation of the Constitution.
Using the BNA act, Canada patriated their constition, with the authority from Britain. -
Brian Mulroney becomes Prime Minister
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney becomes Prime Minister in 1984, he makes a promise to gain Quebec's consent to the constition "with honour and enthusiasm." His efforts to achieve Quebec signing the constitution were unsuccesful, and included both the Meech Lake Accord and Charlottetown Accord. -
Bloc Quebecois Formed 1987
Bloc Quebecois
The Bloc Quebecois is Formed 1987. They pass the Bill 101/ "Charter of the French Language," making French the only languege of Quebec. -
1987 Reform Party Created
Reform Party Created
The Reform Party was a political Party, that was created because of a coalition of discontented Western interest groups. The coalition began in 1986 as an attempt to voice Western concerns at the national level. -
Meech Lake Accord 1987
Meech Lake Accord
PM Mulrooney proposes amendments, one amendment, was the Meech Lake Accord. As one of his amendments, it was a attempt for Quebec to sign the constition, which resulted in being unsuccessful. It was offered, to recognize Quebec as a distinct society, and give more power to provinces. -
1988 Deptartment of Multiculturalism formed
<a href='http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/multiculturalism/' >Deptartment of Multiculturalism </
It was thought that by Multiculturalism supporters, that the policy brought Canada more together as a nation, by mutual respect. -
1990 Meech Lake Accord
Meech Lake Accord
In early June of 1990, all premiers had a discussion, about the Accord. They came upon a agreement, to ratify the accord, but it was subject to issues as an elected Senate, the amending formula itself, and equality and aboriginal issues. -
1992 Charlottetown Accord
Charlottetown Accord
Another attempt at a amendment, was the Charlottetown Accord, much like the Meech Lake Accord. Reforming the senate, making it an elected body. -
1994 Parti Quebecois returned to power
Parti Quebecois returned to power
In the election, of 1994, with 44.7 per cent of the votes and 77 seats in the National Assembly, the Parti Québécois returned to power with a majority. -
30 Oct 1995 2nd Referendum on Sovereignty Association
2nd Referendum on Sovereignty Association
By a narrow victory, the Québec Referendum was setteled. -
1998 Clarity Bill and the Supreme Court decision
Clarity Bill and the Supreme Court decision
It was declared in court on August 20th, that under domestic and constitutional law, the Québec government could not initiate legal steps toward secession.Because of a clear majority of the Quebec population, the federal government and provinces of Canada would be obliged to negotiate with the Québec authorities in good faith.The result, was viewed as a victory for both.
