some ignorant guy told me that the french in canada don't deserve any special rights from the government because they lost the war on the plains of abraham. I feel that they do deserve rights because canada would not be what it is if it wern't for the french. The french made huge contributions to this country including the fur trade. In addition, upper canada back than is quebec. the french have so much history that is, the early history of this country especially with the native peoples. now so what do you think about these statements? I am willing to see arguments on both sides so as long as they are civil and logical assertions.
2006-06-15 19:31:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think the French culture in Canada should be respected but special rights ? I don't think so. You then open the door for special rights for any group in Canada - English, French, Indian, etc.
2006-06-15 19:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by george g 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Personally, I believe that the French, the Native Americans, and the English had alot to do with Canadian history. Native Americans meaning like the "indians" as Columbus called them.
Each had just as much to do with Canadian history as they had with American history. Both countries had delt with quite a bit durring the fur trade era, especially in the area that is now the state that I live in. And really, in the same sence, Canada and USA kinda grew up in the same boat back in the day. And it would explain the similarities. Both countries are melting pots, as far as populations go, and many races can say that they have had a great deal in forming the countries to be what they are today. The French can claim that they had a great deal in forming what Canada is today. But, in all fairness, I don't believe that the French in Canada should have any different rights from the Non-French in Canada. A Citizen of a country, is a Citizen of a country, no matter what your race or nationality you are.
But in the same respect, I also believe that each citizen should have equal respect for there specific backgrounds. And no specific background type should have a special treatment over another.
2006-06-16 02:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rocker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in the USA the south lost the civil war in the 1800's.
Would it make sense for the people south of the Mason-Dixen line (the imaginary line dividing the north from the south) to not have the SAME rights as the rest of the country because they lost the civil war?
You mention "special rights" without saying what you mean.
All citizens of Canada deserve the same rights as everyone else. No less, no more.
2006-06-16 19:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any house divided will eventually fall. So what do you want to be? U.K or France? I know you are thinking "neither" we are Canada, but Canada has allegence to the Crown, right or wrong? Yes, there are tons of French speaking citizens there. There are also tons of Chinese there too, but should the Chinese get special rights? Heck no.
There can only be one. No special rights for anyone, I say. Not even the English should have "special rights". There should be one official language, and one official government. Dont dissect the country into ethnicities, keep it one, keep it whole, keep it strong.
2006-06-16 02:41:25 · answer #4 · answered by jack f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quebec has a culture and identity all its own. And the French presence in North America goes back hundreds of years. Quebec is full of French history -- you can actually feel like you're in France there from Old Quebec and Old Montreal to the quaint little towns and the French cuisine. I definately think that the Quebecois deserve the right to have their culture respected and to maintain their unique identity.
2006-06-16 02:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
the Quebecois should definetely be encouraged to assert their rights. In a sea of 300 million English speakers, there are 8 million French speakers in defined geographical zones - terrific!
In addition, how are the americans going to cope with more hispanics? The star spangled banner was recently given a spanish make-over - terrific! That really stoked the flames, bushy was not happy! Showed what he thought of diversity, if you ask me.
The main problem in Canada - the indigineous population. So ignored, so marginalised, so little given or expected. Terrible.
2006-06-18 06:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by sd5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a French Canadian from the Yukon, so I am a visible minority here. Also, a lot of my family lives in Québec. But I don’t believe that we deserve any special rights. In Canada, the language issue divides our country so harshly. I don’t understand why we all can’t just realize that we are all Canadians, whether we speak French or English. No one needs special rights, just treat us as equals.
J’suis Fini!
Merci
2006-06-20 16:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by chéktumveu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes their society is more advanced than just regular people's society. French Canadians consider themselves better than the rest of Canada. They should be in the melting pot like all the other nationalities.
2006-06-18 23:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that everyone within a country should be treated equally. They should all be respected for their individual choice of religion, their culture, history, arts, traditions. This is what it means to live in a 'melting pot'. They should share what they do with others to help and educate them in their culture and not to isolate themselves from others.
2006-06-16 03:37:05 · answer #9 · answered by sakura4eternity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter what you are. If you are a citizen of a country then you deserve all the rights of any other citizen.
Even the frogs !
2006-06-16 07:01:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋