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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.

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.

Date11/15/1976
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0062719F
    Triumphant liberal leader Robert Bourassa wears a broad smile as he listens to news of the landslide victory that swept his party into power with 71 seats. [Incomplete]
    Triumphant liberal leader Robert Bourassa wears a broad smile as he listens to news of the landslide victory that swept his party into power with 71 seats. [Incomplete]
    Bourassa, Robert, 1933-1996
    4/30/1973
    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
    Griffin, Doug
    11/15/1976
    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
    Griffin, Doug
    11/11/1976
    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
    Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
    10/28/1973
    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.
    Griffin, Doug
    11/14/1976
    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
    Barrett, Dave, 1930-
    11/15/1973
    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
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    12/9/1971
    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
    Lennon, Frank
    5/2/1970
    Yes. Says Dan Donnelly, author of the book, 'Canamerican Union Now!' Since the Parti Quebecois election victory of 1976, our leaders have been define (...)
    Yes. Says Dan Donnelly, author of the book, 'Canamerican Union Now!' Since the Parti Quebecois election victory of 1976, our leaders have been define (...)
    Cooper, David
    8/8/1978
    Streets were alive with the sounds of victory in Montreal last night after word of the Parti Quebecois victory was announced. People danced and drank (...)
    Streets were alive with the sounds of victory in Montreal last night after word of the Parti Quebecois victory was announced. People danced and drank (...)
    Bezant, Graham
    11/15/1976
    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.
    Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
    n.d.
    Thinking of leaving, Jack McEvoy says most of his friends have already quit Quebec as a result of Parti Quebecois election victory last fall. He thinks economy will worsen as companies pull out
    Thinking of leaving, Jack McEvoy says most of his friends have already quit Quebec as a result of Parti Quebecois election victory last fall. He thinks economy will worsen as companies pull out
    Bezant, Graham
    5/13/1977