Quebec is the largest province in eastern Canada, with a predominantly French-speaking population. It has a western culture rooted in its French history and influences from indigenous populations. Key aspects of Quebec's culture include its French literature, developing theater scene, and distinct architecture. Politically, Quebec has debated autonomy and sovereignty from Canada over the decades. Its economy has transitioned to being post-industrial and focuses on sectors like aerospace, transportation, technology and tourism.

1. Geography; Culture; People; History

2.  Largest Province located in
East-central Canada
 2nd most populous province
 Nearly 3 times the size of
France

3.  90% of Quebec lies within the Canadian Shield
 Prone to infrequent though significant
earthquakes
 St. Lawrence River

4.  Only Canadian province with a predominantly French-
speaking population
 French is the sole official language in Quebec
 Considerable Irish, Italian, and North American
Indian population

5.  Western Culture
 The folk music of Quebec: songs of France and
Celtic music
 Civil union system for opposite-sex and same-sex
unions

6.  Large numbers of Canadian, French, Irish, Italian,
Scottish, and German people
 The population of Quebec has grown more than
700% since 1851
 1.5% of Quebec’s population are aborigines.

7.  Quebec is the site where French settlers founded the
colony of New France in the 1600s and 1700s
 In 1534, Jacques Cartier took possession of the territory
in the name of King Francis I of France
 After a few failures at colonization, Samuel de
Champlain laid out the foundation of French Canada

8.  Quebec City was founded in 1608 by de Champlain
 The French and Indian War
 The Royal Proclamation of 1763: Britain acquires New
France
 2007 and Three Fundamental Values: Equality
between Men and Women; Primacy of the French
Language; Separation of State and Religion

9.  www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec#geography
 www.wikipedia.org/wiki/culture_of_Quebec
 www.wikipedia.org/wiki/history_of_Quebec
 http://history.howstuffworks.com/canadian-
history/history-of-quebec.htm
 http://www.quebecguidetouristique.travel/geography.
aspx

10. QUEBEC
THE CULTURE OF QUEBEC

11. Quebec: Culture
 A western culture that is rooted in the history of the French
speaking minority
 Quebec has 11 indigenous nations, each with its distinct
language and culture
 Quebec City, the capital of Quebec, is a Mecca for French
culture and heritage

12. Quebec: Literature
 It was not until 1760 that the first books and notable works were
written and printed
 The newspaper, too, became the most convenient vehicle of popular
thought (though British dominance prevailed)
 By the 1860s, Quebec authors had earned a certain autonomy; it was
now easier to mass produce a book
 Renowned 20th century authors like Esther Delisle and Jacques
Godbout made their marks

13. Quebec: Theatre
 Until the 20th century, theatrical activity in Quebec was nearly
inactive
 The Church interfered heavily with theatrical display in pre and
post-Conquest Quebec
 In the mid 1900s, theatre groups began to rise and prosper in
Quebec
 Currently, theatre and dance plays a prominent role in the
culture of Quebec

14. Quebec: Architecture
 French settlers brought with them the Quebec architecture
similar to their native France
 Quebec City contains 4 centuries of architecture (since 1608)
 The Roman Catholic religion has heavily influenced the
architecture of Quebec
 Secular architecture, like homes built
in the 17th and 18th centuries, still survive
 Today, more modern
architecture has been
added to the mix

15. Sources
 www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_culture
 www.wecmontreal2010.ca
 www.faculty.marianopolis.edu
 www.canadiantheatre.com
 www.wikipedia.org/wiki/architecture_of_Quebec_C
ity

16. QUEBEC
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

17. Quebec: Politics
 Provincial government, namely a constitutional monarchy
and parliamentary democracy
 Jean Charest is the current Premier of Quebec, appointed
June 6, 2003
 Parties include the Quebec Liberal Party, Parti Quebecois
(PQ), and Action Democratique du Quebec (ADQ)

18. Quebec: Politics
 Quebec Liberal Party: Centre-left liberal party, it believes
Quebec should remain part of Canada and operate within
its federal structure
 Parti Quebecois: Left-wing party, it advocates national
sovereignty for Quebec and secession from Canada
 ADQ: Populist, conservative, nationalist, it wantss Quebec
to become more autonomous though reside in the Canadian
Confederation

19. Quebec: Economy
 The economy of Quebec is post-industrial, with a potential for
growth
 Quebec’s aerospace industry is ranked sixth in the world for its
production value
 Ground transportation, information technology, the health care
industry, and tourism generate billions of dollars toward the
growing economy of Quebec
 In 2002, Quebec had international exports of roughly $68 billion

20. Quebec: Diplomatic Relations
 1967, Québec created a department responsible for Québec's foreign
governmental activity in order to pilot the development of the major
increase of its international activity.
 Since 1977, the Premier of Québec and the Prime Minister of France
have met often to set and fine-tune objectives and priorities for
relations between their respective governments
 Quebec’s International Policy: in 2006, this was established to “assert
Quebec’s desire to pursue vigorous, concerted and multilateral
international initiatives in accordance with its needs.”
 Quebec continues to assert its position in the world

21. Sources
 www.wikipedia.org/wiki/politics_of_quebec
 www.wikipedia.org/wiki/economy_of_quebec
 http://www.mri.gouv.qc.ca/en/relations_quebec/eu
rope/france/relations.asp
 http://www.gouv.qc.ca/portail/quebec/pgs/commu
n/portrait/monde/?lang=en