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| 1966 |
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| In the Quebec provincial election, Daniel Johnson's Union Nationale defeated Jean Lesage's Liberal Party, which held power. The Union Nationale favored the concept of two nations within the Canadian confederation. | 1 |
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| 1967, April |
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| The navy, army, and air force were consolidated to form the Canadian Armed Services. | 2 |
| The death penalty was abolished for a five-year trial period, though it could be instated for the murder of a police officer or prison guard. | 3 |
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| April–Oct |
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| Celebration of the centennial of Dominion status. The great world exposition (Expo 67) brought millions of visitors to Montreal. | 4 |
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| July 24–26 |
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| State visit of French president Charles de Gaulle. He openly promised French support for Quebec's efforts to become master of its own destiny; in a speech at Montreal, he shouted, “Vive le Québec libre.” For this amazing outburst he was rebuked by Premier Pearson and abruptly canceled his projected visit to Ottawa, returning directly home. There seems no doubt that de Gaulle's interference in Canadian affairs encouraged the growth of a separatist movement in the Province of Quebec, despite the disapproval of the principal parties. The separatist leader was René Lévesque. | 5 |
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| Nov |
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| Confederation for Tomorrow. In conferences of federal and provincial officials, Premier Johnson of Quebec opposed separatism but called for greater provincial autonomy and complete equality within the confederation for Quebec. | 6 |
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