Jean Lesage

Jean Lesage was a prominent Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966. He is often credited with initiating the Quiet Revolution, a period of significant social, political, and economic change in Quebec. Lesage's government focused on modernizing the province, expanding public services, and promoting Quebec nationalism. His administration emphasized the importance of hydroelectric power and sought to assert Quebec's interests within Canada. Lesage's legacy is marked by his efforts to promote a more autonomous and progressive Quebec.