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WorksheetsQuebec Referendum 1995
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
1976 marked the first time this type of party was elected in Quebec.
Communist
Separtist
Democratic
Monarchy
This bill made French the official language of government and of the courts in the province of Québec, as well as making it the normal and habitual language of the workplace, of instruction, of communications, of commerce and of business. Education in French became compulsory for immigrants, even those from other Canadian provinces, unless a "reciprocal agreement" existed between Québec and that province (the so-called Québec clause).
Official Languages act
Bill 22
Charte des droits et libertés de la personne
Charte de la langue française Bill 101
Who were the "Gang of 8"
8 lawyers opposed to Trudeau's effort of reconciliation of Canada's constitution.
8 provincial premiers opposed to Trudeau's effort of reconciliation of Canada's constitution.
8 judges opposed to Trudeau's effort of reconciliation of Canada's constitution.
8 countries opposed to Trudeau's effort of reconciliation of Canada's constitution.
which of the following were not a important part of the Meech Lake Accord?
Immigration agreements between the federal government and the provinces
Quebec to be allowed sovereignty association with the rest of Canada.
The "distinct society" clause and related amendments to the Charter
Opting out of the shared-cost programs with compensation
Lucien Bouchard and other Quebec politicians formed the Bloc Quebecois in response to the failure of Meech Lake. Which of the following was not an objective of the Bloc?
Quebec Interests
Quebec Sovereignty
Renewed Canadian Federalism with the rest of Canada
The Charlottetown Accord of 1992 was Brian Mulroney's second effort to amend Canada's constitution. What is one important way that it differs from the Meech lake Accord
Indigenous issues are covered
Quebec Distinct society clause
More power to the provinces
the Opt Out Clause
As a result of the failure of the Charlottetown Accord Quebec entered into a new referendum under what premier?
Jacques Parizeau
Lucien Bouchard
Rene Levesque
Pauline Marois
What was the result of the 1995 Referendum?
The No side wins 60% to 40%
The Yes side wins 60% to 40%
The No side wins 50.5% to 49.5%
The Yes Side wins 50.5% to 49.5%
What commission and its recommendations was important in the lead up to the 1995 Referendum
The Belanger Commission
The Campeau Commssion
The Bouchard Commission
The Belandger-Campeau Commission
Which of the following areas was not a big supporter of the Yes side
Quebec
Val d'or
Montreal
Drumondville
