The Modernization of Quebec & The Quiet Revolution (1945-1980)

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    William Lyon Mackenzie King as Prime Minister of Canada

  • Period: to

    Maurice Duplessis as Premier

  • Act to Promote Rural Electrification

  • Refus Global Manifesto Published

  • Adoption of the Fleurdelisé (Québec’s Flag)

  • Asbestos Strike

    Asbestos Strike
  • Arrival of Television in Québec

    Arrival of Television in Québec
  • Introduction of Provincial Income Tax (Fiscal Autonomy)

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    Paul Sauvé as Premier of Québec

  • Creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs

  • Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands)

  • Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network

    Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network
  • Bill 16–Married Women Gain Legal Independence

    Bill 16–Married Women Gain Legal Independence
  • Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)

  • Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech

    Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech
  • Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World

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    Pierre Elliott Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada

  • October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act

    October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act
  • Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System (Health Insurance Act)

    Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System (Health Insurance Act)
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    Robert Bourassa as Premier of Québec

  • Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec

  • Adoption of Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms

  • Election of René Lévesque & The Parti Québécois

    Election of René Lévesque & The Parti Québécois
  • Bill 101 – The Charter of the French Language

  • Economic Downturn & The Second Oil Crisis