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History

New Approach

Photo of store window spray painted with the letters FLQ
link to page on the McDonald Commission Report

The 1960s were marked by new challenges

The 1960's FLQ crisis in Quebec was one of the many events that eventually set in motion the creation of a civilian security intelligence service, separate from the RCMP. (CP PHOTO/Peter Bregg)

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