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970
The October Crisis
The FLQ committed terrorist acts and the Federal army was called into Quebec to solve the problems. -
Founding of Quebec City
When Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City, it was considered the birth of the French regime. -
The Royal Government
Political power in New France was established with the Royal Government which was inspired by the provincial administration in France and was part of the French regime's absolute monarchy. -
Francois de Laval
Francois de Laval was named archbishop of the diocese in New France which was the highest position of the clergy. -
The Great Peace of Montreal
Discussions were held with approximately thirty nations represented by approximately 1300 people who gathered at a camp in Montreal. The Great Peace of Montreal treaty was signed putting an end to the Franco-Amerindian Wars. -
War of the Conquest
War of the Conquest profoundly modified all relationships of power in Canada -
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Royal Proclamation
The power of former New France was stripped and Great Britain established a new political regime in the colony. -
Governor recognizes Bishop Briand
Governor James Murray recognizes Bishop Briand as the new leader of the Canadian Catholic Church and this established the beginning of a long collaboration between these two entities. -
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Quebec Act
Power returned to the French Canadians as Great Britain needed their loyalty. -
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Constitutional Act
Quebec was split into two parts in an attempt to solve cultural clashes. -
92 Resolutions
The Parti Patriote drafted 92 resolutions with which they demanded more autonomy for Canada with respect to Great Britain and a more democratic system. -
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The Rebellions of Lower Canada
Rebellions broke out, with the British Army opposing the Patriotes. -
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Union Act
Quebec is recombined into one and a new power system is required. -
Parliament Buildings Set on Fire
The Reform Party officially recognized the French language and compensation for victims of the rebellion, and the Conservatives were so mad that they set fire to the parliamentary buildings. -
The British North America Act
With the British North America Act (BNA Act), Canada became a federation. -
Conscription Crisis
When World War 1 started, the Canadian government forced French Canadians to join the army and there were protests that led to violence. -
Women's Right to Vote
The Montreal Suffrage Association succeeded in getting women the right to vote in federal elections. -
Padlock Act
Under the government of Maurice Duplessis, he allowed the police to close any business believed to be communist, but this was a means to close down union offices. -
Quebec Women's Right to Vote
Idola St. Jean presented a motion to convince the Legislative Assembly in Quebec to allow women the right to vote for 10 years until she succeeded. -
Parti Quebecois
The Parti Quebecois was created with Rene Levesque as its leader and became the separatist party. -
Ministry of the Environment
Since WW2, increased consumption has caused air polution and exploited natural resources. The government in response created the Ministry of the Environment. -
Bill 101
The Parti Quebecois adopted Bill101 making French the only official language in Quebec. -
First Referendum on Sovereignty
The Parti Quebecois held its first referendum on sovereignty and the majority said "no". -
Canadian Constitution
P. E. Trudeau repatriated the Constitution from Great Britain and Canada had a Charter of Human Rights. -
Second Referendum on Sovereignty
The Parti Quebecois tried for a second time to hold referendum on sovereignty, but they were defeated by a narrow margin. -
The Paix des Braves
The Paix des Braves was signed by the Cree and the government of Quebec over financial compensation to develop water resources.
