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Papineau elected as

speaker of the assembly

A prominent figure in political life in Lower Canada born in Montreal, he will later be known as the leader of the Patriot Party in Ottawa and from 1837-1838 be strongly involved the struggle to defend the role of French Canadians in political affairs.

Papineau elected as

speaker of the assembly

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Papineau elected as

speaker of the assembly

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1815

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British North America Act

The BNA Act was a law that made Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into the first four Canadian provinces.

1867

British North America Act

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British North America Act

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1867

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Honoré Mercier elected Premier of Quebec

To rally Quebec’s French Canadians, Honoré Mercier founded a new political party known as the Parti National. He vigorously defended the autonomy of all of the provinces, something no other Quebec premier had not done since Confederation.

1887

Honoré Mercier elected Premier of his province

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Honoré Mercier elected Premier of his province

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1887

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St. Lawrence Seaway �is inaugurated

The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 was very important for Canada’s economy. The seaway allowed transatlantic ships to sail up the St. Lawrence right to the Great Lakes in order to supply the businesses in this area.

1959

St. Lawrence Seaway �is inaugurated

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St. Lawrence Seaway �is inaugurated

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1959

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Election of Jean Lesage

Jean Lesage, Leader of the Liberal Party is elected Premier of Quebec, ending the reign of the National Union. This event is considered by many to be the beginning of the Quiet Revolution.

1960

Election of Jean Lesage

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Election of Jean Lesage

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The Quiet Revolution

This was a period of great change in Quebec. During the period from 1960 to 1966, several Quebec institutions were created, which helped to modernize Québec society.

1960

The Quiet Revolution

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The Quiet Revolution

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1960

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Robert Bourassa �elected Premier of Quebec

Bourassa was head of the Liberal Party and Premier of Quebec from 1970 to 1976. This period, following the Quiet Revolution, was full of dramatic and spectacular events such as the October Crisis in October 1970, the common front strike in 1972 and the Olympic games in 1976.

1970

Robert Bourassa elected Premier of his province

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Robert Bourassa elected Premier of his province

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1970

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Parti Québécois wins elections

(René Lévesque is Premier)

This is the first time in Quebec history that a party wishing independence from Canada has come to power.

1976

Parti Québécois wins elections

(René Lévesque is Premier)

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Parti Québécois wins elections

(René Lévesque is Premier)

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1976

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Bill 101 �Charter of French language

Parti Québécois government passed Bill 101, which made French the official language of work, education and institutions in the whole province of Quebec. This law required parents to send their children to French public school, unless they had themselves been educated in English in Canada.

1977

Bill 101 �Charter of French language

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Bill 101 �Charter of French language

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1977

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