Unit 6: WWII and Beyond Flashcards
Tommy Douglas
Introduced the idea of Medicare (NDP) in SK
Lester Pearson
Won the noble peace prize for helping with the Suez Crisis
Jean Cretien
Said “no” for Canada going to Iraq with the US, showed our independence by remaining rational under pressure and making the right choice for Canada.
Brian Mulroney
Sucked, very strong with continentalism.
Lucien Bouchard
Bloc Quebecois leader
FLQ
Terrorists separatists group in Quebec, kidnapped Cross and killed Laporte. Trudeau had to use the War Measure Act.
Parti Quebecois
Separatist group lead by Rene Leveaque
Bloc Québécois
Came out of the Accords
Rene Levesque
French separatists leader of Parti Quebecois
The Auto Pact of 1965
Removes duty on all automobiles related items between Canada and US. The US felt they got screwed.
October Crisis (1970)
James Cross kidnapped by FLQ. Trudeau puts the War Measure act in effect to defeat the terrorists group
Meech Lake Accord (1987)
Attempt to bring Quebec into confederation. Quebec made a “distinct society”
Charlottetown Accord (1992)
Had something for everyone. 54% voted “no” and was lead by Trudeau.
Medicare
Key part in Canada becoming a welfare state. Free healthcare paid by taxes.
The Quiet Revolution
Not only caught up to Canada but passed them. Changes in Quebec that lead to the separatists movements in Quebec. Schooling modernized, Hydro Quebec showed potential and equality became important.
1980 Sovereignty Referendum
Rene Levesque held it. The “yes” side alienated women saying only housewives would vote “no”. “No” side won, 60% of Quebecors voted to stay in Canada.
1995 Sovereignty Referendum
“yes” side led by Jacques Parizeau(premier of Quebec, PQ). “No” side won again led by Jean Chrétien (PM)
War Measures Act
Gave the government the power to arrest and detain “enemy aliens” without trial or explanation.
Official Language Act of 1969
Labelling had to be both French and English and people could deal with federal government and courts in French.
Bill 101
“The Charter of French Language”. French was only language of business, government and courts. Business signs in French only, limited access to English schooling.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
We are all equal as Canadian citizens. Ended assimilation.
Pierre Trudeau
French/ English, Patrioted out constitution with Britain. Key person for multiculturalism and bilingualism in Canada.
