Business
What was the economic reform movement led by Jean Lesage’s government in the 1960s?
The Quiet Revolution (Révolution tranquille).
What major hydroelectric company was expanded and strengthened by Jean Lesage’s government in the 1960s?
Hydro-Québec.
What was the unique star infrastructure we discussed in Quebec?
Metros
Did females get a higher income for office occupations than males?
Male
Has raw material trading always been Canada's primary economic source in history?
Yes
How did the Lesage government change the role of the state in Quebec’s economy?
It expanded government intervention, created public corporations, and modernized the financial system.
What was one of the main arguments for nationalizing hydroelectricity in Quebec in the 1960s?
Private hydro companies charged different rates in different regions, and nationalization allowed for fair and equal electricity prices across the province.
When was the second Metro in Montreal?
1963
What is the job with the highest income, and which province or city was that?
Electrician, Toronto
What are the most sold non-durable raw materials from 1950 - 1970?
Leather product
How did Jean Lesage’s economic policies impact French-speaking businesses in Quebec?
His government promoted the growth of French-speaking businesses, reduced foreign (mainly English-Canadian and American) economic control, and encouraged Québécois economic nationalism.
What was the slogan used by Jean Lesage’s Liberal Party during the 1962 election to promote the nationalization of hydroelectricity?
Maîtres chez nous ("Masters in our own house").
How many workers were there when building the second Metro line, and how many died?
12
Did Quebec or Ontario bring a higher GDP?
Quebec
What are the least sold durable raw materials from 1950 - 1970?
Electrical apparatus and supplies
What were some of the long-term effects of Jean Lesage’s business reforms on Quebec’s corporate sector?
Increased government involvement in industries, a stronger presence of French-speaking entrepreneurs, the growth of public pension funds for investment, and a shift towards a more modern, independent Quebec economy.
How did Hydro-Québec’s expansion under Jean Lesage influence the future of Quebec’s economy and energy sector?
It made Quebec a leader in hydroelectric power, reduced dependence on foreign energy, stimulated industrial growth, and became a key symbol of economic nationalism in the province.
How many dollars were used to build the first metro, stations, and everything involved?
$213.7 million
How many people were employed in Quebec when Lesage became the mayor? (in %)
47%
Did the government sell more durable or non-durable raw materials from 1950 - 1970?
Non-durable raw materials.
What major financial institution was created in 1965 to help Quebec businesses and economic development?
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
Who was the minister responsible for overseeing the nationalization of hydroelectricity under Jean Lesage?
René Lévesque.
How much money was approved by the MUC on February 12, 1971, for the metros?
$430 million
What was the job with the lowest income? How many dollars per working hour? What province was it?
Mechanics, 0.41$ per hour, Montreal.
From 1960-1977, what was the annual growth rate of Canada’s exports? (in %)
13.2%