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Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar
Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar

Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar

Date11/11/1976
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1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
11/15/1976
Premier david Barrett of British Columbia goes to Montreal tomorrow to try to convert Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque to the New Democratic Party and away from separatism for Quebec
Premier david Barrett of British Columbia goes to Montreal tomorrow to try to convert Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque to the New Democratic Party and away from separatism for Quebec
11/15/1973
Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque: Readers are divided on effects of Quebec election.
Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque: Readers are divided on effects of Quebec election.
11/14/1976
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque (at microphone), surrounded by questioners during a break at a recent weekend conference at Toronto's Holy Blossom Temple, was received with some apprehension by his audience, but Jewish traditions of liberalism and hospitality prevailed and there was no confrontation, writes Erna Paris
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque (at microphone), surrounded by questioners during a break at a recent weekend conference at Toronto's Holy Blossom Temple, was received with some apprehension by his audience, but Jewish traditions of liberalism and hospitality prevailed and there was no confrontation, writes Erna Paris
12/9/1971
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque, campaigning yesterday in his Montreal riding of Dorion, was recognized by some youngsters and had a hug for 13-year-old Denise Morin
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque, campaigning yesterday in his Montreal riding of Dorion, was recognized by some youngsters and had a hug for 13-year-old Denise Morin
10/28/1973
Language wars: Premier Robert Bourassa and Education Minister Claude Ryan, left, expect heavy questioning from the Parti Quebecois when the Quebec assembly reconvenes
Language wars: Premier Robert Bourassa and Education Minister Claude Ryan, left, expect heavy questioning from the Parti Quebecois when the Quebec assembly reconvenes
1/28/1986
Rene Levesque led separatist Parti Quebecois to second place in popular vote, gaining almost a quarter of the votes
Rene Levesque led separatist Parti Quebecois to second place in popular vote, gaining almost a quarter of the votes
5/2/1970
Premier-Elect Rene Levesque speaks to supporters in Montreal as it becomes clear is separatist Parti Quebecois will win a majority in yesterday's provincial election
Premier-Elect Rene Levesque speaks to supporters in Montreal as it becomes clear is separatist Parti Quebecois will win a majority in yesterday's provincial election
11/15/1976
Taking a gamble on eliminating the separatist Parti Quebecois as a future threat in Quebec politics, Premier Robert Bourassa has devoted much of his c(...)
Taking a gamble on eliminating the separatist Parti Quebecois as a future threat in Quebec politics, Premier Robert Bourassa has devoted much of his c(...)
10/26/1973
Montreal party Quebecois leader Rene Levesque having Sunday stroll trough his riding Dorion, eastend of Montreal day before election day.
Montreal party Quebecois leader Rene Levesque having Sunday stroll trough his riding Dorion, eastend of Montreal day before election day.
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Political Foes, Reform Leader Preston Manning, left, and Parti Quebecois Leader Jacques Parizeau express their visions of Canada in Toronto speeches y(...)
Political Foes, Reform Leader Preston Manning, left, and Parti Quebecois Leader Jacques Parizeau express their visions of Canada in Toronto speeches y(...)
12/6/1991
Different views, Premier David Peterson, left, meets Parti Quebecois leader Jacques Parizeau at Queen's Park yesterday for the first time. The two agreed on nothing
Different views, Premier David Peterson, left, meets Parti Quebecois leader Jacques Parizeau at Queen's Park yesterday for the first time. The two agreed on nothing
10/25/1989