Why are Quebecois so regionalist?

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evader23

Quebec Speaks just french and because of that they feel left out of most of what cananda wants to do

SteveN

Imagine you are part of a group of ten people who want to go do something tonight. You are not allowed to split up...you all must go do the same thing otherwise you don't get the group discount!

So nine of the ten people want to go to a movie and see the latest James Bond film, but only one of you would prefer to go see the art exhibit at the nearby museum. What do you think will happen? Most likely, that last person is spending $8 to go see the Bond movie with the others.

This is a rather simplified example, but kind of gives you an idea what Quebec separatists are giving as their reason for wanting to separate. They feel that the Canadian government, show is responsible for all of the country is not doing enough to protect the French Quebec culture, heritage, language, and way of life.

They see their money going to Ontario, put into a big pot, and then distributed to further English causes, building highways into northern Manitoba, paying for a bridge to PEI, or paying welfare cheques to people in Vancouver, Winnipeg, or St. John.

So their idea is that if we separated from Canada, and became a sovereign nation, they could be better equipped to do their own thing. They would have more control of the schools, government funds, utilities, even things like the price of milk and doctor salaries in hospitals.

Of course, there are differing opinions on whether separation would be better or worse for the people in Quebec. I am sure if Quebec ever became a country, as an anglophone I would no longer have the right to any services in English, and all government documentation would be only in French. That would save them on publishing costs, but would also make life more difficult for many non-francophone citizens.

Our company has already said that the day after a successful separation referendum, we begin relocation plans, and that we would likely end up in Ontario or USA. I am sure other companies would be doing the same, so high unemployment and immigration out of Quebec would likely follow.

And many items coming to Quebec may cost more, or would not be eligible since the labelling would likely have to be exclusively in French.

Keep in mind that not everyone in Quebec wants separation. For example, in the last referendum, less than half the people were for separation, and many were poor farmers and workers from outside the major cities who believe anything that the French media and separatist leaders tell them.

But no one knows for sure exactly what would happen if we separated. Speculators on both sides have stated their own scenarios, both positive and negative.

But here is my perspective based on what I said at the beginning about the group of ten people. When we all went to the movie, we got the group discount and it only cost $8 per person. When nine of us went to the movie and one went to the museum, it cost each person $10 instead. That means that going our separate ways ended up costing EVERYONE more. Something to think about.

Sparky812

Basically, they would like to have their own independance and self government to preserve their culture, resources, etc.

Jane Marple

I am a French from QuÃ©bec and no, not all QuÃ©bÃ©cois want to separate. Actually we don't want to hear about it anymore, even the Party QuÃ©bÃ©cois who's purpose is to lead quÃ©bÃ©cois into sovereignty had to put his plan on ice to elect a few deputy. We've seen the result during our last Provincial Election the PQ not only lost the election but they lost the official opposition.

We fought for many years to ensure the preservation of our culture and language. We have gained many assurance during the past years and we think with a few more minor adjustments (like precisions on this distinct society status) it is to our advantage to stay in a united Canada.

English and French Canadians have a 400 year old history. It can not be explained in 1200 words. Future is in globalization not in seperation.

Austerlitz

because they are isolated among eenglish-speaking people and they feel different.

HabsFan-in LoneStarSt8

You could start by spelling "Canadians" properly eh?

I have lived in Quebec, Mexico, France, California and Texas; ihmo Quebecois of old stock are neither purely French, Canadian or American more like a hybrid of all three.

Much of their pride comes from the uniqueness in being Francophones surrounded over 50:1, by Canadians and Americans who speak little if any french and often have no interest in learning it.

Are you aware there are other seperatist movements in other provinces such as BC, or are you conveniently "picking on" les Quebecois?

Grand Master B

Quebecers are regionalist since the province of Quebec is dominately French while the rest of Canada is dominately English. However, this is changing since many Frence Canadians are moving to other provinces and some English people are moving to the province of Quebec as well. In addition, French Canadians number one goal is to preserve their language.
As far as the province of Quebec separating from the rest of Canada, I am not so sure that it will happen. It is one thing to preserve your language and culture in the province of Quebec, but independence from Canada comes with a cost as well. Items such as how services will be paid for, pensions, laws, etc, are part of the equation of independence. As of this time, Quebec will still be part of Canada since there are too many pros and cons with separation.

Jim B

French speaking Quebecois are the spoiled children of Canada, who want it all and they are quite willing to blackmail everyone else to get it

Despite many generations of Federal governments that were led by or dominated by Quebecers, the separatists are still dreaming of a a "Quebec Nation " which will be the most glorious flop of all time.

They can't run a Province, never mind a country.

Jim B. Toronto.

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