Robert Bourassa; served 4 terms as Quebec premier

Chicago Sun-Times | October 3, 1996 | Copyright

MONTREAL Robert Bourassa, who confronted separatist violence, language disputes and Indian militancy during four stormy terms as Quebec's premier, died of skin cancer Wednesday. He was 63.

Although opposed to Quebec's secession from Canada, Mr. Bourassa struggled to find a balance between federalism and Quebec nationalism. He embodied the sentiments of many Quebeckers torn between Canada and their mostly French-speaking province.

Mr. Bourassa died at Montreal's Notre-Dame Hospital, which he entered after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma in June. It was his third bout with skin ...

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