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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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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0062757F
    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.
    Bezant, Graham
    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
    Barrett, Dave, 1930-
    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.
    Griffin, Doug
    11/14/1976
    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 (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
    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
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    1/28/1986
    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
    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
    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(...)
    Bourassa, Robert, 1933-1996
    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.
    Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
    n.d.
    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(...)
    Bull, Ron
    12/6/1991
    PQ goes GQ, Parti Quebecois Leader Jacques Parizeau before, left, and after his makeover, which entails a more bouffant, silvery hairdo
    PQ goes GQ, Parti Quebecois Leader Jacques Parizeau before, left, and after his makeover, which entails a more bouffant, silvery hairdo
    Parizeau, Jacques, 1930-2015
    12/12/1990