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Ann-Renee Larouche (my mother) was born
My mother, was born in Chicoutimi to an American mother and French-Canadian father. -
The Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution was a time of change in Quebec that created a large surge in Quebec nationalism. This nationalism allowed for much of the subsequent political action. -
The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism established
This doctrine suggested that French and English should be declared the offical languages of Canada. It also suggested that given an adequate demand, parents should be allowed to send their child to a school in the language of their choosing. -
De Gaulle "Vive the Quebec libre" speech
The French president, Charles de Gaulle gave speech in Montreal that seemed to show his support for the sovereignty movement. He said “Vive Montreal; Vive le Québec ! Vive le Québec libre!” Crowds went crazy and the movement was encouraged. -
Parents can chose language of instruction in schools
Bill 63 confirms that parents can chose their children's language of instruction throughout Canada. -
Children in English Schools in Quebec have to have a working use of French
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French and English become official languages in Canada
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October Crisis
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Exodus of unilingual people from Quebec begins
Over the course of the decade, 300,000 English-speaking Canadians leave Quebec. In this exodus, most move to Ontario, were Toronto replaces Montreal as the metropolis of Canada. -
Charter of French Language is passed
Bill 101 states that French is the official language of Quebec. It states that anything that can be done must be able to be done in French if desired. Consumers have the right to be served in French, workers must have the right to conduct work in French, all signs must be French first and foremost, and so on. It also required that children pass a French language test to go to English school. -
Sovereignty-association was voted on
In a referendum, the issue of sovereignty verse association was voted on. Sixty percent of Quebec electoral votes were agaisnt sovereignty. -
Alliance Quebec formed
The Alliance Quebec was an English-speaking lobby group that advocated for English education, social services, and health. It was formed in reaction to the increased marginalization of Anglophones. -
Sopport for Quebec sovereignty rises
When the Meech Lake Accord, a proposed package to increase support in Quebec for staying with Canada is rejected, the sovereignty movement is reenergized. -
Sovereignty-association voted on a second time
This time, sovereignty is rejected by 49.4% to 50.6%.
