GEO 505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: James Bay Project, Marie Malavoy, Robert Bourassa
4 Apr 2016
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Samuel de champlain founded quebec in 1608: established the first government in canada. Culture and identity as a critical political elements within. Provinces slowly eroding power base within canada: represents 2% of north american population. Known for their investment in hydro electric power: 1975 robert bourassa initiated the construction of the. James bay hydroelectric project: the project is ongoing with 4 phases, the land is owned by the cree tribe, the effects include the flooding of forests. The minerals in the rock have mercury that are in the water. The change in water levels effect the temperature. Settlers came from france to stlawrence vally 400+ years ago: fertile lands for farming. Franco phones struggle to live in an english speaking north. Pauline marios made bill 14 to limit english and strengthen. French: every federal government worker must be in french (cid:1) (cid:1, identity pact to protect the identity of quebec people.
