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Remembering the October Crisis of 1970 - The Main Montreal
The Main
11/1/2023
TL;DR
The October Crisis was a series of events that took place in Canada in October 1970, involving the kidnapping of two government officials by the FLQ (Front de libération du Québec) and the subsequent implementation of the War Measures Act by the Canadian government. The crisis had a significant impact on Canadian politics and society, leading to debates about civil liberties, national security, and the use of emergency powers.
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