October Crisis

1. October Crisis Trudeau 1970

2. Small group of radical separatists, the FLQ (Front de Liberation du Quebec) carried out bombings in cities, of symbols associated with British imperialism and the federal government (ie mail boxes) October Crisis

3. October 5, 1970 FLQ kidnapped James Cross, a British diplomat. Demanded $500,000 T.V and radio broadcast time Safe passage out of Canada release of imprisoned FLQ members October Crisis continued

4. October Crisis • FLQ expected other Quebecers to support them with violence • Instead, Quebecers were numb with sock, having never expected terrorism in Canada

5. October Crisis continued – Oct 10 • 5 days later, Pierre Laporte, Quebec Minister of Justice was kidnapped • Quebec went into a near panic • Quebec Premier, Robert Bourassa asked the federal government for help. • Pierre Trudeau (Prime Minister) asked parliament to proclaim the War Measures Act

6. Pierre Laporte’s body was found in an abandoned car One of his kidnappers / murders was caught on Nov 6th The remainder were caught on December 28 James Cross was released on Dec 3rd The kidnappers were flown to Cuba October Crisis continued - October 17