About this episode
This episode discusses the tensions in Quebec and clashes over French language rights in 1917.
1917. As Quebec roils with anger over the Military Service Act, French Canadians in Ottawa and Windsor clash with police over French language rights in Ontario's schools and churches. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .
People in this episode
Host: Greg Koabel
Topics covered
- French language rights
- Military Service Act
- Quebec history
- French Canadians
- police clashes
- education rights
Keywords
- Quebec
- French Canadians
- Military Service Act
- Ontario schools
- police clashes
- language rights
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Quebec, Ottawa, Windsor, Ontario
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