What were the principal
sociocultural developments in Quebec during this period ?
Robert Bourassa (1970-1976)
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Implemented health insurance or medicare
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Created community health services or CLSCs
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Legislated the Québec Charter of Human Rights
and Freedoms
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Dealt with the Common Front Strikes of 1972 involving
the public and para public sector workers associated with Quebec's three
largest labour federations i.e. the CEQ, FTQ (Quebec Federation of Labour)
and CSN (Confederation of National Trade Unions)
René Lévesque (1976-1980)
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Maternity leave and increased access to daycare
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Agricultural zoning laws were passed so as to better protect Quebec's
farmland
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Adoption of anti-scab laws which prevented companies
from hiring strike breakers (scabs) during labour conflicts
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Liberalization of access to abortion for women
Try the following questions on events in Quebec 1970-1980.