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First French Settlers Arrive In Canada
Settlers came from France and were abandoned after a while (making them feel as if they were neither here nor there), arrived and settled in Quebec. -
British North America Act is Passed
French language is added to the Canadian Constitution -
Manitoba Act is Passed
Quebec and Manitoba are Canada’s only bilingual provinces -
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French-Restricting Laws Were Passed
Many laws were passed that restricted teaching in French (most French outside of courts was banned) -
Creation of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Established to understand Quebec's dissatisfaction with the rest of Canada -
Official Languages Act
Pierre Trudeau was a key figure in its creation and passing, made French and English equal and Canada became officially bilingual. -
Bill 63 Passed
Bill 63 required children currently receiving education in English to also acquire a working knowledge of French in Quebec -
Kidnapping of James Cross
James Cross was kidnapped by two members of the FLQ, who were quickly becoming a terrorist group and this was one of their many acts of terrorism. -
Broadcast of the FLQ Manifesto
This was a key document to the FLQ and was broadcasted by CBC/Radio Canada television as one of many demands they ask for in return fr the release of James Cross. -
Broadcast Letters of Pierre Laporte
The FLQ release a letter from James Cross, who was writing to his wife explaining to her that he is alive and well -
Troops Begin Patrolling Montreal
General Turcot sends troops to patrol the Montreal region -
Bill 22 Passed
Bill 22 declared French the sole official language of Quebec -
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque Elected As Quebec Premier
Rene Levesque led the "Yes" side in the 1980 referendum, meaning he supported the separation of Quebec. -
Bill 101 Passed
Bill 101 made French the sole official language of Quebec, and also the official language of governments and courts within the province of Quebec -
Pierre Trudeau Delivers Anti-Separation Speech
Pierre Trudeau gives the speech that heavily shifts the results of the 1980 referendum. -
1980 Referendum
The referendum, initiated by Rene Levesque, held in Quebec in 1980 to separate from the rest if Canada. The "no" side won with 60% of votes. -
Kidnapping of Pierre Laporte
Members of the FLQ approach Pierre Laporte while he is with his nephew and kidnap him -
Meech Lake Conference
Agreement between federal and provincial government to amend Constitution by strengthening provincial powers and declaring Quebec a "distinct society" -
Parti Quebecois Leader Jacques Parizeau Elected As Quebec Premier
Jacques Parizeau led the "Yes" side for the 1995 referendum -
Jean Chretien Anti-Separation Speech
Jean Chretien gives an anti-separation speech in Quebec, at one of the largest rallies ever. -
1995 Referendum
The referendum, initiated by Jacques Parizeau, held in Quebec in 1995, to decide if Quebec should separate from the rest of Canada. The "no" side barely won, with just above 50% of votes.
