During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Quebec underwent significant turmoil characterized by rising separatist sentiments. The Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), a militant group advocating for Quebec independence, emerged as a formidable force during this period. The October Crisis began when the FLQ kidnapped British diplomat James Cross on October 5, 1970, escalating tensions in the province. In response to increasing violence and fear, Quebec's government invoked the War Measures Act, which allowed for arrest without warrant and gave law enforcement broad powers. On October 10, 1970, FLQ militants kidnapped Pierre Laporte, a prominent political figure, and held him for ransom. Despite attempts by authorities to negotiate, the situation took a dark turn when Laporte's murder was announced on October 17, with his body found in the trunk of a car. This brutal act led to a public outcry and the enfolding of increased security measures within Quebec and across Canada. The FLQ’s radical actions spurred further divisions within Quebec society, complicating the separatist movement’s narrative and leading to a crackdown on dissent within militant factions.