On the heels of the Quiet Revolution, Quebec had a defined identity that had to withstand new challenges. The time had come for the Francophone province to choose as it prepared for the new millennium. Globalized international relations were increasingly important for Canada and Quebec, which were active participants.
This period is divided into two main parts: 1980 to 2000 and 2000 to today. During these two periods, political, social, economic and cultural aspects were destined to change.
Quebec began the 1980s with a surge of nationalism. The Francophone province aimed to solidify the Quebec identity within Canada, which also wanted to assert itself more.
The beginning of the 2000s were more focused on modernization and keeping pace with the global economy.
René Lévesque became the political symbol of a province looking to assert itself within Canada.
Canada signed several international treaties with the goal of increasing trade with other countries.
Check out the following concept sheets to find out more about societal choices in contemporary Quebec: