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World War One Conscription Crisis
Prime Minister Borden initially promised to not have an enlistment; however, after learning the men needed in the Vimy Ridge battleground, he decided to introduce the Military Service Act, which made enlistment compulsory. Opposition was the strongest in Quebec. The Conscription Crisis further divided the French and English Canadians -
Creation of the Union Nationale Party
Created by Duplesiss that supported Quebec nationalism. It controlled Quebec's economy and politics -
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The Duplesiss/The Great Darkness
Quebec was controlled by premier Duplesiss, who was a strong Quebec nationalist. He rejected foreign culture and promoted French traditions. However, he failed to focus on education for scientists, engineers and businessmen. Bribery and corruption was prevalent and "Duplesiss Orphanage" was a disaster. This era is referred to as The Great Darkness. -
World War Two Conscription Crisis
Prime Minister Mackenzie King promised to not have a conscription. In response to demands of action towards the war, the government introduced National Resources Mobilization Act (NRMA), which gives the government special emergency power to take over the nation's resources and allowed conscription for defence. Canadians voted on conscription and the majority said "yes". Riots broke out in Montreal. Canada was once again divided. -
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The Duplesiss/The Great Darkness
Quebec was controlled by premier Duplesiss, who was a strong Quebec nationalist. He rejected foreign culture and promoted French traditions. However, he failed to focus on education for scientists, engineers and businessmen. Bribery and corruption was prevalent and "Duplesiss Orphanage" was a disaster. This era is referred to as The Great Darkness. -
Quiet Revolution
Reform of the society by Jean Lesage. Corruption was politics, education, economy and cultured by modernized. -
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Separatist Movement
The Quebecois was dissatisfied by the injustice at the hands of English-speaking Canadians. Most French-Canadians agreed to have their separated country instead of a Canadian province. -
Maitre Chez Nous
"Master in Our Own House". The slogan used by the Liberal Party in 1962 election. They aimed to further strengthen the economy. -
Front de Liberation du Quebec LQ Party is Formed
The FLQ is a terrorist group aiming to separate Quebec from the rest of Canada in the name of "Quebec libre"-- "a free Quebec". They bombed mailboxes and symbols of English-Canadian power. -
Bi & Bi Commission
To resolve the French-English crisis, Pearson appointed the Bi & Bi Commission to investigate solutions. The Commission report called for Canada to become bilingual. -
Canada's New Flag
After debate, Pearson introduced the new Canadian flag, while Quebec still kept the Fleur-de-lys. -
Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister
Pierrre Trudeau was elected prime minister in 1968. -
Official Language Act Passed
Trudeau's government passed the Official Language Act, making Canada officially bilingual. -
The War Measure Act
In response to the October Crisis, Trudeau imposed the War Measure Act, this is the first time this act is used not during war time. Members of the FLQ can be detained without charged with a crime. On Oct. 16, 1970, the federal troops patrolled the streets of Ottawa and Montreal and 450 people were detained. This act was fiercely criticized. -
October Crisis
Trudeau disliked separatism. Members of the FLQ were detained and the FLQ kidnapped the British diplomat and the Quebec Labour Minister. -
Policy of Multiculturalism
An official policy of multiculturalism was introduced by Trudeau to encourage various ethnic groups to express their culture. -
Bill 22
Premier Robert Bourassa passed Bill 22 in respond to Trudeau's Official Language Act. Bill 22 made French the only official language in Quebec in order to protect the status of French language. -
Canada's Immigration Policy becomes "Colour Blind"
Immigration policy became non-racist, instead, the points system is introduced. -
Meech Lake Accord 1987
Prime Minister Mulroney called the Quebec Premiers to a conference to discuss the Constitution at Meech Lake. He proposed a package of amendments that offers to recognize Quebec as a distinct society. Premier Bourassa supported the accord. -
Bloc Quebecois Formed.
Lucien Bouchard, a powerful member of Mulroney's cabinet, resigned in protest and formed Bloc Quebecois in 1987. The party is committed to Quebec separation. -
Meech Lake Accord 1990
Meech Lake Accord died in June 1990, reflecting the rejection of Quebec. -
1992 Charlottetown Accord
The Charlottetown Accord is the second attempt by Prime Minister Mulroney after the Meech Lake Accord. It advocated the Aboriginal self-government and reforming of the Senate. -
Parti Quebecois returned to power
Parti Quebecois, which has only won 7 seats in 1970 election, won the provincial election in 1994. -
Referendum on Sovereignty Association
A provincial referendum was called on full sovereignty by premier Jacques Parizeau, 49.4% voted "yes." -
Clarity Bill and the Supreme Court Decision
The Clarity Bill was a legislation passed by the Chretien government that require a clear majority rather than 50% of the people to pass a referendum. This is passed by the Supreme Court.
