In 1980, communication between people was a lot easier than it had been in 1905. First, almost every Quebec household […]
Read MoreThe St. Lawrence Seaway
In 1980, St. Lawrence Seaway was a very important transportation route for the economy of both Canada and the United […]
Read MoreThe development of ground transportation
In 1980, cars could be found in every corner of Quebec. The increase in the number of cars after World […]
Read MoreThe right to vote
From 1905 on, all members of Quebec and Canadian society were allowed to vote. In 1980, all citizens, men and […]
Read MoreThe growing role of the Quebec government
In 1980, the state was very active in Quebec’s economy and society in general. This was not the case in […]
Read MoreQuebec’s place in Canada
In 1980, Canada’s political structurePolitical structure refers to the way people, groups and institutions interact with each other, within a… […]
Read MoreThe Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
The Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms is an important part of Quebec society. Thanks to it, all citizens […]
Read MoreAgriculture in the 80s
Hi, my name is Jean-Guy, and I’m a farmer in the Saint-Hyacinthe area. Even though my production is increasing every […]
Read MoreQuebec entrepreneurs
In 1980, more and more Quebec businesses were successful, not only in Quebec but also in Canada and throughout the […]
Read MoreMining and forest industries
By 1980, most of the jobs in Quebec were in the tertiary sector (services). This sector drove the main engine […]
Read MoreHydroelectricity and dams
In 1980, Hydro-Québec oversaw the installation of the LG-2 Dam on the La Grande River in James Bay. Thanks to […]
Read MoreBetter working conditions
In 1980, unions were much more powerful than they had been in 1905. This was because they had many more […]
Read MoreLess and less religion
In 1980, Quebeckers were increasingly abandoning religious practice. This did not mean that they completely renounced religion, but they no […]
Read MoreA multitude of cultures
Quebec’s cultural make-up was very different in 1980 from what it had been in 1905. The main reason was the […]
Read MoreFrench, Quebec’s official language
In 1980, French was still the language of the majority of Quebec’s populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We […]
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