Félix Leclerc is one of Quebec’s most celebrated singer-songwriters. He wrote many songs including Le petit bonheur and Moi mes […]
Read MoreJean Lesage (1912-1980)
My name is Jean Lesage. I was leader of the Quebec Liberal Party from 1958 to 1970 and Premier of […]
Read MoreFrom Claire Casgrain to Lise Payette
By 1980, women could be members of parliament (MPs), ministers, television hosts or heads of companies. Women’s role in Quebec […]
Read MoreRobert Bourassa (1933-1996)
Robert Bourassa (1933-1996) Video previously available here My name is Robert Bourassa. I was head of the Liberal Party and […]
Read MoreMichel and Simonne Chartrand
Michel and Simonne Chartrand were married, and they influenced Quebec history. Both were socially engaged, and they were active in […]
Read MoreA population of almost 6 million
In 1980, Quebec’s populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We say populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We say population when we talk about a group... when we talk about a group… was […]
Read MoreNatural Resources
In 1980, and still today, Quebec has a very diverse climateClimate is the average and normal weather in a specific place […]
Read MoreQuebec around 1980
In 1980 it was high time Quebecois began to act out what it meant to be “masters in our own […]
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1960 – The Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution began in 1960 with the election of the Quebec Liberal Party and lasted until the end of […]
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