Yes Pierre trudeau was justified in using the war measures act. It was the only defence to cease the FLQs violence.
PM Trudeau invoke the War Measures act in October 1970 to stop "apprehended insurrection", a term he coined to describe a hostile takeover of government. This was during the October Crisis led by the FLQ (front de Liberation du Quebec), after they kidnapped two government officials, one being killed. At first, the people of Montreal were glad that the army came in to save them from the FLQ, who had been putting bombs in the mailboxes of government buildings, as well as robbing banks to finance their operations, but when police arrested over 400 people, most of whom were innocent citizens, people began to question whether the so-called "apprehended insurrection" had been planned by the FLQ, or whether it was even possible. PM Trudeau did not apologize for his actions, claiming he had stopped political terrorism.
The October Crisis took place in Canada, specifically in the province of Quebec, in 1970. It was marked by the kidnapping of British diplomat James Cross and Quebec Minister Pierre Laporte by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), a nationalist group. The crisis prompted the Canadian government to invoke the War Measures Act, leading to widespread arrests and heightened tensions in the region.
The Cuban Missile Crisis or October Crisis as it's better known by happened in October 1962, lasting 13 days. The United States, Cuba and the Soviet Union were all in the confrontation.
From October to November 1962.
The Cuban missile crisis started on October 16, 1962
Pierre Trudeau was crucial during the FLQ crisis, particularly during the October Crisis of 1970, when the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) escalated its campaign of violence and kidnappings. As Prime Minister of Canada, he invoked the War Measures Act, which allowed the government to take extraordinary measures to maintain order and security. His decisive actions, including the deployment of the military in Quebec, aimed to restore peace and assert federal authority. Trudeau's approach sparked significant debate about civil liberties versus national security, shaping the discourse on Canadian identity and governance.
He did. Any politician will have people who oppose him or her. Trudeau was also very flamboyant and this irritated some people. He was especially disliked in the west. He also was not well liked because of his use of the army during the October Crisis.
PM Trudeau invoke the War Measures act in October 1970 to stop "apprehended insurrection", a term he coined to describe a hostile takeover of government. This was during the October Crisis led by the FLQ (front de Liberation du Quebec), after they kidnapped two government officials, one being killed. At first, the people of Montreal were glad that the army came in to save them from the FLQ, who had been putting bombs in the mailboxes of government buildings, as well as robbing banks to finance their operations, but when police arrested over 400 people, most of whom were innocent citizens, people began to question whether the so-called "apprehended insurrection" had been planned by the FLQ, or whether it was even possible. PM Trudeau did not apologize for his actions, claiming he had stopped political terrorism.
The October Crisis - 2012 was released on: USA: 30 May 2012
The October Crisis took place in Canada, specifically in the province of Quebec, in 1970. It was marked by the kidnapping of British diplomat James Cross and Quebec Minister Pierre Laporte by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), a nationalist group. The crisis prompted the Canadian government to invoke the War Measures Act, leading to widespread arrests and heightened tensions in the region.
The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 1962.
The Cuban Missile Crisis or October Crisis as it's better known by happened in October 1962, lasting 13 days. The United States, Cuba and the Soviet Union were all in the confrontation.
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The October crisis was when the FLQ and Quebec Nationalists kidnapped British diplomat James Cross and Quebec provincial cabinet prime minister Pierre Laporte. Later on Prime Minister Tradaeu takes action and introduces the war measures act, giving athorities more power and detention to take down the FLQ. Hope i helped =)
From October to November 1962.
The Cuban missile crisis started on October 16, 1962
The Crisis - 1949 was released on: USA: 5 October 1949