A Brief History of the 1970's CHC 2D1 By Leah.Eckerich. Jan 1, 1970 Women's Movement Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Dec 31, 1979 A Brief History of the 1970's Oct 5, 1970 The October Crisis James Cross and Pierre Laporte abducted from their homes by the FLQ for ransom of the release of 23 "political prisoners" Oct 8, 1971 Pierre Trudeau’s Policy of Official Multiculturalism Implemented Jan 1, 1972 1,000,000 Francophone Canadians Live Outside of Quebec Sep 2, 1972 Game One of the Summit Series Nov 9, 1972 Anik A1 Jul 1, 1974 Bill 22 is passed by the legislature Nov 15, 1976 Parti Québécois election victory Jan 1, 1977 Bill 101 is introduced by Camille Laurin Mar 22, 1978 Immigration Act comes into Law Jan 1, 1979 Population of 24,202,205