Chapter4 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the 1st referendum?
A
1980
2
Q
What did the 1st referendum ask?
A
Sovereignty-association
Quebec would be independent from Canada politically but not economically
3
Q
Who was the premier of QC during the 1st referendum?
A
Rene Levesque
4
Q
What is the cause of neo-liberalism emerging?
A
recession and provincial debt increase
5
Q
who is included in the civil society?
A
all citizens who are not decision makers in gvt
6
Q
What does NAFTA stand for and who is included?
A
North American Free Trade Act
USA, Canada (‘89) and later mexico (‘94)
7
Q
What are consequences of an aging population?
A
1- shortage of workers
2- high healthcare spending
-increased pressures on public finances
8
Q
What is the Bouchard-Taylor commission?
A
recommends people of public service shouldnt wear reglious symbols
