| October 5, 1970 British Commissioner James Cross and October 10, 1970 Quebec Labour Minister Pierre Laporte were kidnapped by a revolutionary organization promoting an independent and socialist Quebec: the FLQ |
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 | In exchange for the release of the hostages the FLQ wanted a list of seven demands ranging from free passage to Cuba for the hostage takers, the release of politcial prisoners as well as their manifesto outlining their goals Broadcatsed. | |
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| The FLQ's Manifesto was published in several newspapers and read by CKAC Radio and French Network Radio- Canada.October 7, 1970 After CKAC received death treats for James Cross; Quebec Minister Jerome Choquette said he was Available for negotiations. |
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| October 12, 1970 the Army was sent to Guard Ottawa. Later Quebec Government invited the Army to Help the Police. |
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