Front de libération du Québec

The Front de Liberation du Quebec was an extremist paramilitary organization, purposed with French-Canadian separatism, which officially operated from 1963 to 1970. Their primary goal was Quebec’s sovereignty from Canada. They were most prolific and media focused during the October Crisis, during which they executed Pierre Laporte and abducted James Richard Cross. These actions were accompanied by a media release by the FLQ, a manifesto. This proclamation highlighted the plights of Quebecers as

since 1963, the Front de Liberation du Quebec’s (FLQ) violent actions in October 1970 cost Canadians citizens their rights and freedoms in an attempt to establish Quebec as a separate nation. Prior to Canada becoming a nation and to this date, Quebec has engaged in a tense relationship with English Canada and harbours longstanding resentments over language, religion and multiculturalism. Throughout the 1960’s, the province underwent profound change during the Quiet Revolution and Quebec nationalism

Elliot Trudeau in response to the Front de liberation du Quebec (FLQ), a Marxist group who captained Quebec independence through indiscriminate political violence. His words are not those of an iron-fisted strongman, despite how strong and undetailed his comments were at the time, but those of a calculated and well-versed leader, whose decisions came at the behest of prominent Quebec politicians. The FLQ instilled a decade of social violence in the streets of Quebec by systemically championing the

Terror arose in Quebec, 1970, when the kidnapping of James Cross by the Front de libération du Québec caused the October Crisis. It further strained the relationship between Quebec and the rest of Canada. The majority of those outside of Quebec disregarded the crisis despite the panic that arose in Quebec. Even when Quebec's Minister of Labour was assassinated, justice was not achieved. Isolating Québec was the Front de libération du Québec's main goal causing half of Quebec's population to want

government officials by the Quebec separatist group the Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ) in Montreal. It was then named the October Crisis. The October Crisis was one of Canada’s defining moments since 1945. It is of value because these events later on helped to define Canada. The 1960s were a decade of profound change, both internationally and in Quebec. While Quebec was evolving due to The Quiet Revolution, many countries were achieving independence thanks to the trend towards de-colonization. Socialist

In October 1970, Canada faced a pressing terrorist attack in Montreal, Quebec by a group known as the Front de Liberation du Quebec, or the FLQ for short. The group committed multiple attacks starting in 1963 that slowly escalated until the October Crisis, where they kidnapped two government officials and proceeded to murder one of them. The Canadian government responded harshly and rapidly. The prime minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau, issued the War Measures Act which along with various things

For some time, many Quebecois had faith in the FLQ, believing the group would speed the process of separation from Canada; however the FLQ’s loyalty to these beliefs is questionable. Ultimately, it was perceived that the FLQ’s only goal was to give Quebec its justice; they wanted to see them united in a free society. On the other hand, during the October Crisis, they had not been able to prove that. When the FLQ kidnapped British diplomat James Cross, it publicized 7 demands, of which only one concerned

and private investment. Released in what was one of Canada’s most politically turbulent period, the document provides key insights into the FLQ organization demands and to the broader discussion taking place in Quebec society. The document was produced by the front de liberation du Quebec, a left wing organization that advocated for separatist policies beginning in the early 1960’s. Politically energized in the inner city college campuses, the organization resorted to public bombings designed not

Internal Affairs and Canada's Previous Position on Terrorism A terrorist Tunnel: Issues concerning Canada's borders and the present threat of International terrorism Preface From the FLQ (Front de Liberation du Quebec) crisis to the recent acts of terrorism by Singh Rayet and the Tiger group, terrorism has found a place in Canadian society. Because of this, in the last 50 years, Canada has developed several reactionary policies, and control/Prevention mechanisms to deal

changes were implemented, dramatically shaping modern Canada. The most important social changes, however, took place during the 1960s. This was a decade of turbulent and significant social change. During these years, homosexual acts were legalized, Quebec experienced a period of immense revolution, and second-wave feminism was established. In the modern era, Canada is often praised for its inclusivity and acceptance. However, the country has not always been this way. In the late 1950s to early 1960s