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Beginning of the Quiet Revolution

Jun 22, 1960

LINK The election of Jean Lesage and his ideas started the revolution.

Canada Recieves a New Flag

Jan 28, 1965

LINK In an attempt to unify Canada, the design of a new flag is accepted.

Pierre Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister

Apr 20, 1968

LINK When he started his run, Trudeau was a clear favourite with the public. On the fourth ballot, he was elected with the support of 51%. He was sworn in 2 weeks later.

James Cross: Kidnapped by the FLQ

Oct 5, 1970

LINK A British trade commissioner in Montreal is kidnapped by the FLQ LIberation cell. Later, seven demands are placed in exchange for him.

Broadcast of the FLQ Manifesto

Oct 8, 1970

LINK The Manifesto is reluctantly read in English on air on Radio-Canda.

Pierre Laporte: Kidnapped

Oct 10, 1970

Page 9 The Vice Premier and Minister of Employment and Labour in Quebec is kidnapped by the FLQ Chenier cell.

Canadian Army Patrols Quebec

Oct 12, 1970

LINK The Canadian army is dispatched to Ottawa to protect various politicians and federal buildings.

Prime Minister Trudeau Says His Famous Words

Oct 13, 1970

LINK When asked just how far he was willing to go in this conflict, Trudeau said "Just watch me".

Robert Lemieux Boycotts School Classes for the FLQ

Oct 14, 1970

LINK Lawyer Robert Lemieux asks students to boycott their classes to support the FLQ.

Canadian Army Asked to Help by Government of Quebec

Oct 15, 1970

LINK Robert Bourassa announces his request that the Canadian Army help protect the public.

The War Measures Act is Enforced

Oct 16, 1970

LINK The Federal Cabinet allows the War Measures Act to go through, suspending several civil liberties and resulting in the arrests of various citizens.

Execution of Pierre Laporte

Oct 17, 1970

LINK1 LINK2 The Chenier cell claims death at 6:18 PM. His body is found on October 18, 1970 in the trunk of a car.

Police Raid the Chénier Cell

Nov 6, 1970

LINK During theraid, tthe police manage to capture Bernard Lortie but the other cell members escape.

James Cross: Finally Released

Dec 3, 1970

Page 52 James Cross is found by the Police and freed from FLQ containment.

Trudeau Announces Canadian Troop Removal

Dec 23, 1970

LINK The Prime Minister promises all Canadian troops will be removed from Quebec by January 5, 1971.

The Canadian Chater: Enshrined in the Constitution

Apr 17, 1982

LINK The Canadian chater of rights and freedoms is added to the consitution.