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Changing Bill101 to make an outright ban on English in at least city council meetings seems to be favored by many as Quebec in its linguistic obsession strives to become a place devoid of English.
Changing Bill101 to make an outright ban on English in at least city council meetings seems to be favored by many as Quebec in its linguistic obsession strives to become a place devoid of English.
The obvious solution is to separate. The increasingly redundant (and increasingly complicated) linguistic politics would be solved by independence in one fell swoop and the government could start dealing with more pressing problems - like Quebec's economy - without being strapped down by fear of an English Canadian takeover.
As Quebec more and more isolates itself linguistically from the rest of North America i too think the logical next step is separation, Quebec has built itself into an almost entirely French speaking nation within the almost entirely English speaking rest of North America. and it continues to look for new ways to eliminate the English language within its borders even though the Anglo demographic has been reduced to a mere 8% of Quebecs population.
Another story that i thought was a separatist issue and was struck down in the courts has now resurfaced under Couillards liberal government Quebec will table new sign regulations this fall | Montreal Gazette
As Quebec more and more isolates itself linguistically from the rest of North America i too think the logical next step is separation, Quebec has built itself into an almost entirely French speaking nation within the almost entirely English speaking rest of North America. and it continues to look for new ways to eliminate the English language within its borders even though the Anglo demographic has been reduced to a mere 8% of Quebecs population.
Another story that i thought was a separatist issue and was struck down in the courts has now resurfaced under Couillards liberal government Quebec will table new sign regulations this fall | Montreal Gazette
While I think banning English from City Council meetings legally is a step too far, I can see their point.
Why would you hold city council meetings in a language that only 50% of the community speaks, when you could hold them in the language that 1) is the official language of that community and 2) is spoken by 95% of the population?
It's akin to holding city council meetings in NYC in Spanish...yes, 1/3 of the population speaks it but 2/3rds don't, so you're just alienating the majority.
While I think banning English from City Council meetings legally is a step too far, I can see their point.
Why would you hold city council meetings in a language that only 50% of the community speaks, when you could hold them in the language that 1) is the official language of that community and 2) is spoken by 95% of the population?
It's akin to holding city council meetings in NYC in Spanish...yes, 1/3 of the population speaks it but 2/3rds don't, so you're just alienating the majority.
Why is it a problem if the Councillor after speaking in French then wants to translate the proceedings into English for the benefit of his Anglo constituents in Greenfield Park? a totally legal course of action.
Your analogy to NYs Spanish community isnt really the same as Spanish isnt recognized as an official language in the USA.
As Quebec more and more isolates itself linguistically from the rest of North America i too think the logical next step is separation, Quebec has built itself into an almost entirely French speaking nation within the almost entirely English speaking rest of North America. and it continues to look for new ways to eliminate the English language within its borders even though the Anglo demographic has been reduced to a mere 8% of Quebecs population.
Another story that i thought was a separatist issue and was struck down in the courts has now resurfaced under Couillards liberal government Quebec will table new sign regulations this fall | Montreal Gazette
One of the great ironies of Quebec is that Anglo-Quebecers strongly support the Quebec Liberals (PLQ) thinking that the PLQ will protect their rights while the Part Quebecois (PQ) will take them away. The reality is that both parties act virtually the same regarding the Anglo minority. It should come as no shock that Couillard hasn't put his neck on the chopping block by supporting Anglo rights.
The best hope for Anglo-Quebecers is to ditch the PLQ and support independence. Why? Only through independence will English Canadians cease to be a threat. Quebec's insecurities lie in being a French province in an English country. Only through extensive and complicated laws (such as banning English at council meetings) can the Quebecois find the security they crave while remaining in Canada. In an independent Quebec, the Anglo minority of 8% would no longer be a threat, but instead an asset. Imagine the day when knowledge of English is strongly encouraged by Quebec's government and international corporations once again feel comfortable establishing themselves in Montreal. Nonetheless, Anglo-Quebecers will once again vehemently oppose the PQ (and PKP), foolishly believing that the PLQ is looking out for their best interests.
The best hope for Anglo-Quebecers is to ditch the PLQ and support independence. Why? Only through independence will English Canadians cease to be a threat. Quebec's insecurities lie in being a French province in an English country. Only through extensive and complicated laws (such as banning English at council meetings) can the Quebecois find the security they crave while remaining in Canada. In an independent Quebec, the Anglo minority of 8% would no longer be a threat, but instead an asset. Imagine the day when knowledge of English is strongly encouraged by Quebec's government and international corporations once again feel comfortable establishing themselves in Montreal. Nonetheless, Anglo-Quebecers will once again vehemently oppose the PQ (and PKP), foolishly believing that the PLQ is looking out for their best interests.
Whatever you're smoking, you should sell it. You'd be able to finance your own revolution.
As Quebec more and more isolates itself linguistically from the rest of North America i too think the logical next step is separation, Quebec has built itself into an almost entirely French speaking nation within the almost entirely English speaking rest of North America. and it continues to look for new ways to eliminate the English language within its borders even though the Anglo demographic has been reduced to a mere 8% of Quebecs population.
Another story that i thought was a separatist issue and was struck down in the courts has now resurfaced under Couillards liberal government Quebec will table new sign regulations this fall | Montreal Gazette
Where's the problem?
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Originally Posted by hobbesdj
One of the great ironies of Quebec is that Anglo-Quebecers strongly support the Quebec Liberals (PLQ) thinking that the PLQ will protect their rights while the Part Quebecois (PQ) will take them away. The reality is that both parties act virtually the same regarding the Anglo minority. It should come as no shock that Couillard hasn't put his neck on the chopping block by supporting Anglo rights.
The best hope for Anglo-Quebecers is to ditch the PLQ and support independence. Why? Only through independence will English Canadians cease to be a threat. Quebec's insecurities lie in being a French province in an English country. Only through extensive and complicated laws (such as banning English at council meetings) can the Quebecois find the security they crave while remaining in Canada. In an independent Quebec, the Anglo minority of 8% would no longer be a threat, but instead an asset. Imagine the day when knowledge of English is strongly encouraged by Quebec's government and international corporations once again feel comfortable establishing themselves in Montreal. Nonetheless, Anglo-Quebecers will once again vehemently oppose the PQ (and PKP), foolishly believing that the PLQ is looking out for their best interests.
Wheres the problem? As long as Quebec remains a Canadian province the active efforts at the curtailment of this civil liberty is the problem.
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The French language was previously declared the sole official language of Quebec with the adoption of the official language act in 1974. nonetheless Quebec is constitutionally obliged to provide English services in the courts and the Quebec parliament
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I dont vote PLQ i vote PQ in an effort to help you achieve your independence.
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