Quebec History:

1534: Jacques Cartier landed at Gaspé and claimed the land in the name of King Francis I of France

1763: Treaty of Paris → New France was ceded to the British

1791: Dispartment into Upper and Lower Canada 1840: Reunion of Upper and Lower Canada (Act of Union) 1867: Entering into the Confederation with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

→ Canada East became the province of Quebec 1927: Decision about the border between Labrador and Quebec by the Judicial

Commettee of the British Privy Council

Facts: Population (2001): 7.237.479 Area: 1.540.680 km² Capital: Quebec City Entry to Confederation: July 1, 1867

Coat of Arms:

Crown: French Colony

Fleur-de-lis: Connection with France

Marvle Leaf: Canadian Flag

Motto: JE ME SOUVIENS (I remember) → France influence

→ 1939 officially recognized

Floral Emblem: Blue Flag Bird: Snowy Owl Tree: Yellow Birch