The October Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
Who
A
Front de libération de Québec (FLQ) they kidnapped James Cross, and Pierre Laporte, and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau had to invoke the Wars Measures Act
2
Q
What
A
The FLQ kidnapped the British trade commissioner James Cross, and the Quebec Minister of Immigration and Labour Pierre Laporte who they murdered. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Wars Measures Act (this was the only time it was invoked when the country wasn’t at war
3
Q
When
A
1963 till 1970
4
Q
Where
A
Quebec
5
Q
Why
A
The FLQ wanted Quebec to separate from Canada and become independent because they didn’t want any English colonial in Quebec. They had many bombings
6
Q
What is the Wars Measures Act
A
An act that allows the federal government to maintain security and order
