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                                        Vive Montreal; Vive le Québec! Vive le Québec libre! 
From a balcony at Montreal City Hall, with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it, was seen by them as lending his tacit support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated." 
Fifth Republic and other post-WW2
                                    
 
        
     
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                            