| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Front de Libération du Québec |
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(FLQ) (frôN d l b räsyôN´ dü k bk´) (KEY) , Canadian separatist group formed in the 1960s to bring about the independence of Quebec, which has a French heritage, from the rest of Canada, which has a primarily British tradition. Using public demonstrations and terrorist activities, the FLQ attracted considerable attention. In 1970 members of the organization, demanding release of separatist prisoners, kidnapped a British official and the Canadian minister of labor; the latter was murdered. Their action persuaded Prime Minister Trudeau to institute martial law for six months. |
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