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Premier of Quebec (1970–1976; 1985–1994)
Robert Bourassa (French pronunciation: [ʁɔbɛʁ buʁasa]; July 14, 1933 – October 2, 1996) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd premier
Robert_Bourassa
Hydroelectric power station in Québec, Canada
The Robert-Bourassa generating station, formerly known as La Grande-2 (LG-2), is a hydroelectric power station on the La Grande River that is part of
Robert-Bourassa generating station
Robert-Bourassa_generating_station
Large reservoir in Quebec, Canada
The Robert-Bourassa Reservoir (French: Réservoir Robert-Bourassa) is a man-made lake in northern Quebec, Canada. It was created in the mid-1970s as part
Robert-Bourassa_Reservoir
Thoroughfare in Montreal, Canada
Robert Bourassa Boulevard, formerly named University Street (excluding a substantial preserved section), is a major north-south artery in downtown Montreal
Robert-Bourassa Boulevard — University Street
Robert-Bourassa_Boulevard_—_University_Street
Provincial political party in Canada
further under Robert Bourassa, who had a poor relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. First elected in 1970, Robert Bourassa instituted
Quebec_Liberal_Party
Canadian politician (1921–1970)
Quebec Liberal Party leadership election to fellow cabinet member Robert Bourassa. Laporte, and several other provincial politicians, received campaign
Pierre_Laporte
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up bourassa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bourassa may refer to: Ernie Bourassa, mayor of Whitehorse, Yukon François Bourassa (1813–1898), Quebec
Bourassa
Offices in Montréal, Quebec
2020 Robert-Bourassa, currently branded as Tour Intact (Intact Tower), is a 104.0 m tall skyscraper located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was built
Tour_Intact
1970 series of events in Quebec, Canada
assassinated over the course of the crisis. The premier of Quebec, Robert Bourassa, and the mayor of Montreal, Jean Drapeau, supported Trudeau's invocation
October_Crisis
Premier of Quebec in 1994
leadership convention but finished third behind Pierre Paradis and winner Robert Bourassa. He was re-elected in the 1985 election, which brought the Liberals
Daniel_Johnson_Jr.
Series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada
federalist Quebec Liberal Party of Robert Bourassa in the 1985 provincial election. In his election platform, Bourassa outlined five conditions that would
Meech_Lake_Accord
Highway in Quebec
government under then-Premier Jean Charest renamed the highway Autoroute Robert-Bourassa, in honour of a long serving former Quebec Premier. The A-740 begins
Quebec_Autoroute_740
Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993
favoured calling in Robert Bourassa as a witness, Mulroney refused, deeming it a violation of 'executive privilege.' Mulroney and Bourassa would later cultivate
Brian_Mulroney
Hydroelectric dams in Quebec, Canada
issues. A ruling against the Quebec government in 1973 forced the Robert Bourassa government to negotiate a far-reaching agreement, the James Bay and
James_Bay_Project
Multi-sport event in Montreal, Canada
that it would withdraw from contention two months before the vote. Robert Bourassa, then the Premier of Quebec, asked Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to
1976_Summer_Olympics
Canadian hydroelectric utility
increased flow at the existing La Grande-1 generating station as well as Robert-Bourassa and the La Grande-2-A generator stations. Output will be 918 MW. Other
Hydro-Québec
Canadian politician (1868–1952)
Joseph-Napoléon-Henri Bourassa (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi buʁasa]; September 1, 1868 – August 31, 1952) was a French Canadian political leader and publisher
Henri_Bourassa
Canadian politician (born 1942)
change the name of Avenue du Parc to Avenue Robert-Bourassa, in honour of former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, without public consultation. The proposal
Gérald_Tremblay
on June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026. "Répertoire des barrages (Robert-Bourassa, Barrage)". Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. Retrieved
List_of_lakes_of_Canada
International power transmission system centred in Quebec, Canada
hydroelectric dams there produce over 16,500 MW of electric power, with the Robert-Bourassa or La Grande-2 station generating over 5,600 MW alone. In total, the
Hydro-Québec's electricity transmission system
Hydro-Québec's_electricity_transmission_system
Premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985
president, led the movement against the motion, with future premier Robert Bourassa attempting to mediate the dispute before siding with Kierans. The resolution
René_Lévesque
Canadian provincial election
premier Robert Bourassa, defeated the incumbent Parti Québécois, led by Premier Pierre-Marc Johnson. This election marked the comeback of Robert Bourassa, whose
1985_Quebec_general_election
Canadian politician (1940–2026)
from 1985 to 1994 and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Robert Bourassa and Daniel Johnson. Vallerand was born in Quebec City. He held a bachelor's
André_Vallerand
Office skyscraper under construction in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
is located at 800 Saint-Jacques Street at the intersection of Boul Robert Bourassa in the Quartier de l’innovation of Downtown Montreal, and is linked
800_Saint-Jacques_Street_West
1989 mass shooting in Montreal, Canada
General Jeanne Sauvé, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, and Montreal mayor Jean Doré, along with thousands of other mourners
École_Polytechnique_massacre
1960s period of socio-political change in Quebec, Canada
government led by Jean Lesage (elected in 1960) and, to some extent, Robert Bourassa (elected in 1970 after Daniel Johnson of the Union Nationale in 1966)
Quiet_Revolution
Militant separatist group (1963–1971)
of its Manifesto, the FLQ stated: "In the coming year Bourassa (Quebec premier Robert Bourassa) will have to face reality; 100,000 revolutionary workers
Front_de_libération_du_Québec
Canadian lawyer and politician
re-elected in the 1970 and 1973 elections. In the Liberal government of Robert Bourassa, he served as Minister of Financial Institutions from May to October
Jérôme_Choquette
Canadian provincial election
Lévesque, defeated the incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Premier Robert Bourassa. The Parti Québécois's campaign focused on providing good government
1976_Quebec_general_election
Canadian provincial election
Quebec, Canada. The incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Premier Robert Bourassa, won re-election, defeating the Parti Québécois, led by René Lévesque
1973_Quebec_general_election
University in Quebec, Canada
Governor General of Canada Pierre Trudeau, 15th Prime Minister of Canada Robert Bourassa, 22nd Premier of Quebec Pierre Karl Péladeau, president and CEO of
Université_de_Montréal
Manifesto from the Front de libération du Québec
It criticized big business, the Catholic Church, René Lévesque, and Robert Bourassa, and even branded Pierre Trudeau "a faggot" ("tapette"). Action: The
FLQ_Manifesto
Canadian engineer and politician
Robert Middlemiss (January 8, 1935 – May 28, 2010) was an engineer and politician from Quebec, who served in the Robert Bourassa and Daniel Johnson Jr
Robert_Middlemiss
Unconstituted locality in Quebec, Canada
Radisson is a small unconstituted locality situated near the Robert-Bourassa hydroelectric power station on the La Grande River in the municipality of
Radisson,_Quebec
Canadian politician
the defeat of the Bourassa government in 1976, Levesque served as Leader of the opposition until 1979, while leaders Robert Bourassa and then Claude Ryan
Gérard_D._Levesque
Canadian provincial election
Quebec, Canada. The incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Premier Robert Bourassa, won re-election, defeating the Parti Québécois, led by Jacques Parizeau
1989_Quebec_general_election
Cancelled public transport project in Montreal
Cégep Marie-Victorin, as well as a 500-meter downtown section between Robert-Bourassa terminal station and Bleury Street, would have been underground. The
REM_de_l'Est
Premier of Quebec from 1968 to 1970
to protest against the new law. The Bill 63 would be superseded by Robert Bourassa's Bill 22 in 1974 and René Lévesque's Bill 101 in 1977. The less controversial
Jean-Jacques_Bertrand
Canadian politician (born 1950)
Liberal Party, he served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Robert Bourassa, Daniel Johnson Jr. and Philippe Couillard. Paradis's brother, Denis
Pierre_Paradis
Canadian politician (born 1979)
model the Quebec-federal government relationship after Robert Bourassa by arguing that Bourassa had the ability to create opportunity which allowed the
Charles_Milliard
Plebiscite on Quebec's independence from Canada
1976 election in a surprise rout of the governing Quebec Liberals of Robert Bourassa on a general platform of good government and the promise of holding
1980_Quebec_referendum
Premier of Quebec in 1985
legislature in 1985, but his party was defeated by the Liberals, led by Robert Bourassa. His leadership was contested by more radical PQ supporters, such as
Pierre_Marc_Johnson
Borough of Montreal in Quebec, Canada
Montreal area. The Montreal Public Libraries Network operates the Robert-Bourassa Branch in Outremont. Boroughs of Montreal Districts of Montreal List
Outremont,_Quebec
Provincial legislature in Quebec, Canada, from 1970 to 1973
September 1973. The governing Quebec Liberal Party was led by Premier Robert Bourassa; the official opposition Union Nationale was led by Jean-Jacques Bertrand
29th_Quebec_Legislature
Dam in Hudson's Hope, British Columbia, Canada
it is the third largest hydroelectric development in Canada after Robert-Bourassa and Churchill Falls. In addition to the benefits related to the clean
W._A._C._Bennett_Dam
Type of hydroelectric power station
generates 1,530 MW. It is an early test of the pumped-storage approach. Robert-Bourassa generating station, Quebec, Canada, is the largest underground power
Underground_power_station
Canadian politician (1933–2018)
Party. He occupied various posts in the cabinets of Liberal premiers Robert Bourassa, and Daniel Johnson Jr., such as minister of Energy and Natural Resources
John_Ciaccia
Musical artist
François Bourassa (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa buʁasa]; born 26 September 1959, in Montreal) is a jazz pianist from Quebec. He is the son of Robert Bourassa
François_Bourassa_(musician)
History of the Canadian provincial Crown corporation
Hydro-Québec and the Bourassa government had a much harder time circumventing the next hurdle in northern Quebec. Robert Bourassa was re-elected in late
History_of_Hydro-Québec
Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979; 1980–1984)
Robert Bourassa requested two weeks to consult with his cabinet. After a strong backlash of popular opinion against the agreement in Quebec, Bourassa
Pierre_Trudeau
Head of government of Quebec
seat by winning a by-election. This has happened, for example, to Robert Bourassa in 1985. The role of the premier of Quebec is to set the legislative
Premier_of_Quebec
Hydroelectric Station (ru) Zeya River Russia 1978 68.4 11 Robert-Bourassa Reservoir Robert-Bourassa generating station La Grande River Canada 1981 61.71
List_of_reservoirs_by_volume
Front de libération du Québec cell
manifesto criticised big business, the Catholic Church, René Lévesque, Robert Bourassa and declared Pierre Trudeau "a queer". On October 10, 1970, the Chénier
Chénier_Cell
Nickname of welfare fraud inspectors in Quebec, Canada
government of Premier Robert Bourassa, in the 1990s. The phrase derives from a combination of Boubou, the popular nickname of Robert Bourassa, and the Tonton
Boubou_Macoutes
Hydroelectric power station in Quebec
Together with the adjacent Robert-Bourassa generating station, it uses the reservoir and dam system of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir to generate electricity
La Grande-2-A generating station
La_Grande-2-A_generating_station
River in Quebec, Canada
wide) is the head lake of the Roggan River, located to the west of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir. Along its westward course (in the direction of James Bay)
Roggan_River
Canadian politician
Environment by Premier Robert Bourassa. Lincoln and two other anglophone ministers resigned from cabinet in 1989, to protest the Bourassa government's language
Clifford_Lincoln
Poncheville Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles) Lake Roberge (Lac-Masketsi) Robert-Bourassa Reservoir Roggan Lake Lake Saint François (Estrie) Lake Saint Francis
List_of_lakes_of_Quebec
Canadian politician (born 1945)
Quebec from 1985 to 1994 and was a minister in the governments of Robert Bourassa and Daniel Johnson. Trépanier was born in Montreal. She studied at
Violette_Trépanier
Canadian businessman and politician
Beauce-Sud in the 1985 election and won. He was appointed to Premier Robert Bourassa's cabinet in 1985 and was in charge of different portfolios, including
Robert_Dutil
Canadian journalist and politician (1925-2004)
October Crisis Ryan was accused of participating in a plot to overthrow Robert Bourassa's recently elected government. Though the rumour was proven to be baseless
Claude_Ryan
Act of Parliament of Quebec
an act of the National Assembly of Quebec, commissioned by Premier Robert Bourassa, which made French the sole official language of Quebec, Canada. Provincial
Official Language Act (Quebec)
Official_Language_Act_(Quebec)
British diplomat (1921–2021)
murdered) James Cross (kidnapped) Other figures Pierre Trudeau Robert Bourassa Robert Lemieux Jean-Pierre Goyer Nigel Hamer Related articles Bibliography
James_Cross
capacity of 2,250 MW after 2035. The Robert-Bourassa (LG-2) spillway, on Quebec's La Grande River. Inside the Robert-Bourassa generating station powerhouse,
Hydroelectricity_in_Canada
Famous quote in Canadian politics by Pierre Trudeau
murdered) James Cross (kidnapped) Other figures Pierre Trudeau Robert Bourassa Robert Lemieux Jean-Pierre Goyer Nigel Hamer Related articles Bibliography
Just_watch_me
Quebec commission
by the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, at the initiative of Premier Robert Bourassa, after the demise of the Meech Lake Accord. The commission was mandated
Commission on the Political and Constitutional Future of Quebec
Commission_on_the_Political_and_Constitutional_Future_of_Quebec
Canadian Constitution from Great Britain at the Victoria conference when Robert Bourassa refused to accept a deal that would not include a Constitutional veto
Politics_of_Quebec
Canadian politician
After the death of Cabinet Member Pierre Laporte in 1970, Premier Robert Bourassa appointed Cournoyer to succeed him. Cournoyer served as Minister of
Jean_Cournoyer
Church in Quebec, Canada
635 Saint Catherine Street West, between Avenue Union and Boulevard Robert-Bourassa. It is situated on top of the Promenades Cathédrale underground shopping
Christ Church Cathedral (Montreal)
Christ_Church_Cathedral_(Montreal)
Restaurant in Quebec, Canada
business changed hands a number of times before being acquired by Robert Bourassa in 1982. Café Henry Burger claimed to have served every prime minister
Café_Henry_Burger
320 km2 21.75 km3 2014 Robert-Bourassa Canada 53°47′43″N 77°26′26″W / 53.79528°N 77.44056°W / 53.79528; -77.44056 (Robert-Bourassa GS) La Grande 5,616 MW
List of largest hydroelectric power stations
List_of_largest_hydroelectric_power_stations
Canadian businessman and politician (1949-2013)
1992 as a Liberal and was a cabinet minister in the government of Robert Bourassa. He is not to be confused with another Michel Pagé who has written
Michel_Pagé
Canadian politician (1941–2024)
was in charge of several portfolios in the second cabinet of premier Robert Bourassa, including tourism and agriculture. From 2002 to 2008, Picotte was
Yvon_Picotte
Condominiums in Quebec, Canada
(407 ft) skyscraper in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 1225 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard at the corner of Cathcart Street in Downtown Montreal, opposite
Altitude_Montreal
Private secondary school and collegiate school in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
ministers in the country. It also was the alma mater of Quebec Premiers Robert Bourassa and Pierre-Marc Johnson, former Supreme Court of Canada justice Clement
Collège_Jean-de-Brébeuf
Dam in Quebec, Canada
Radio-Canada television crew entered the unguarded Manic-5-PA and Robert-Bourassa powerhouses in February 2005. The incident led to the resignations
Daniel-Johnson_dam
Claude Ryan, by interim Liberal leader Gérard D. Levesque, and then by Robert Bourassa. After the 1981 elections This was the list of members of the National
32nd_Quebec_Legislature
Hydroelectric power station in Labrador, Canada
largest in the world, and the second-largest in Canada, after the Robert-Bourassa generating station in northwestern Quebec. Rather than a single large
Churchill Falls Generating Station
Churchill_Falls_Generating_Station
Canadian politician
Liberal Party. He was the Health and Social Services Minister in the Robert Bourassa government from 1989 to 1994. A graduate from the Université du Québec
Marc-Yvan_Côté
Canadian politician (1926–2019)
and Quebec Liberal Party during the leadership of Jean Lesage and Robert Bourassa. He began his involvement in northern Quebec in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Léonce_Mercier
Election in Quebec, Canada
Joseph-Beaubien Borough councillor Valérie Patreau Projet Montréal Robert-Bourassa Borough councillor Marie Potvin Ensemble Montréal Pierrefonds-Roxboro
2025 Montreal municipal election
2025_Montreal_municipal_election
Railway station in Montreal, Canada
occupies almost the entire block bounded by De la Gauchetière Street, Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, René Lévesque Boulevard and Mansfield Street in downtown
Montreal_Central_Station
Canadian politician (1934–2003)
running unsuccessfully against Liberal leader (and soon-to-be Premier) Robert Bourassa, who would become a close personal friend. Bourgault himself did not
Pierre_Bourgault
Canadian politician (born 1974)
within a framework of federalism associated with previous leaders Robert Bourassa and Jean Lesage. She also emphasized expanding the support base of
Dominique_Anglade
Canadian provincial party elections
René Hamel 97 (11.1%) Aimé Fauteux 1 (0.1%) (Held January 17, 1970) Robert Bourassa 843 (53.2%) Claude Wagner 455 (28.7%) Pierre Laporte 288 (18.1%) (Held
Quebec Liberal Party leadership elections
Quebec_Liberal_Party_leadership_elections
Canadian politician
she initiated a meals programme. In 1976, the premier of Quebec, Robert Bourassa, invited her to run for a seat in the National Assembly of Quebec and
Thérèse_Lavoie-Roux
Premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966
Leader of the Opposition until January 1970, when Robert Bourassa became the new Liberal leader. Bourassa returned the Liberals to power in the 1970 Quebec
Jean_Lesage
Neighbourhood in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Street to the south, De Bleury/Saint-Pierre Street to the east and Robert Bourassa Boulevard to the west. The Palais des congrès building lying just east
Quartier international de Montréal
Quartier_international_de_Montréal
Inside the Robert-Bourassa generating station, the largest hydroelectric power station in Canada
List of hydroelectric power stations in Canada
List_of_hydroelectric_power_stations_in_Canada
National Assembly; Bill 63; last Union Nationale premier. 22 (1 of 2) Robert Bourassa (1933–1996) 29 April 1970 – 25 November 1976 1970 election (29th Leg
List_of_premiers_of_Quebec
1990 land dispute between a group of Mohawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec, Canada
adding to the pressure put on SQ forces, leading the Quebec premier Robert Bourassa to announce that in accord with Section 275 of the National Defence
Oka_Crisis
Canadian politician
re-elected in 1985. He held various ministerial positions in the cabinet of Robert Bourassa. He did not run in 1989. After leaving politics, he held various vice
Richard French (Canadian politician)
Richard_French_(Canadian_politician)
13: Robert Bourassa frees Robert Lemieux from prison and appoints him negotiator for the FLQ. The negotiations between Robert Demers and Robert Lemieux
Timeline of the Front de libération du Québec
Timeline_of_the_Front_de_libération_du_Québec
Dorion and could not serve as Leader of the Opposition. Liberal Leader Robert Bourassa lost his seat to the legislature. Gérard D. Levesque served as Acting
List of leaders of the opposition of Quebec
List_of_leaders_of_the_opposition_of_Quebec
Canadian provincial election
Assembly (MNAs). In the election, the Quebec Liberal Party, led by Robert Bourassa, defeated the incumbent Union Nationale, led by Premier Jean-Jacques
1970_Quebec_general_election
from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010. Clark, Robert H. (30 March 2007), Jinangxia Tidal Power Station, John Wiley & Sons, p
List of largest power stations
List_of_largest_power_stations
Canadian academic award
prerequisite for the award. Notable recipients of the medal include: Robert Bourassa – Premier of Quebec and Quebec Liberal leader Andrée-Anne Dupuis-Bourret
Governor General's Academic Medal
Governor_General's_Academic_Medal
Day of the year
(born 1921) 1991 – Demetrios I of Constantinople (born 1914) 1996 – Robert Bourassa, Canadian lawyer and politician, Premier of Quebec (born 1933) 1996
October_2
Redistribution of Canadian electoral ridings
and west of Rue Rachel to Outremont; gains territory north of Boul. Robert-Bourassa and east of Av. Viger (including Saint Helen's Island and Notre Dame
2022 Canadian federal electoral redistribution
2022_Canadian_federal_electoral_redistribution
Canadian politician (born 1949)
government officials and eventually joined the Quebec Liberals under Robert Bourassa. From 1974 to 1976, Frulla worked for the public affairs service of
Liza_Frulla
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