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Why do some people in Quebec want to separate from the rest of Canada?
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∙ 11y ago
For approximately the same reason why Americans would not want New York State to separate.
The Canadian government don't want Quebec to separate because
Quebec:
- provides a large chunk of Canada's GDP with key industries (aerospatial, medical...)
- is about a quarter of the population ( 8 millions out of 33)
- has a lot of Natural Resources (electricity, lumber, ore),
- holds a strategic location with the st-Lawrence seaway and would isolate the maritime provinces (NFL, NS, NB, PEI) from the rest of Canada.
- have few federal infrastructures on its territory
- is home of investments of very influencial corporations to the Canadian gov and for which Quebec's separation could diminish their revenues (ie Paul Desmarais's Power corporation)
Geopoliticaly, there is also the fear among some Canadians that a Canada without Quebec would further increase Canada's cultural assimilation to the US and potentialy make it US puppet state or 51st state in the very long term.
So bottom line: Quebec's independence would weaken Canada
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoQuebec is the only province in Canada that has a French-speaking majority. The rest of Canada speaks mainly English. The are afriad of losing they're language and unique culture. They are afraid of being assimilated into Englsh Canada. They view themselves as an island of French in a sea of English. They believe the only way they can be safe and satisfied is to split apart from Canada and form a separate country.
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∙ 11y agoQuebec is the only province in Canada that has a French-speaking majority. Some in Quebec feel that they have nothing in common with the rest of the country and that they have more socialist values.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Quebec speaks French and the other Providences speak English.
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∙ 13y agoThey speak French and the rest of Canada speaks another language so they are afraid of losing their unique culture.
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What had long lasting tensions the rest of Canada?
french Canada
What provinces in Canada are most similar to America?
The province of Quebec has the most in common culturally and linguistically with France, so much so that they have debated several times about seceding from the rest of Canada.
What province of Canada has often attempted to separate from the country?
I assume you are talking about the province of Quebec, but they tried to separate from Canada, not North America (which is a continent). It deals with their desire to have greater control over their own government.
Who wasn't involved in confederation?
The first provinces involved were upper Canada (Ontario), lower Canada (quebec), new Brunswick and nova scotia. The rest joined later on.
Why does Canada speak french when Canada is british?
Canada is predominantly an English-speaking country, based off its British heritage. About 22% of Canadians speak French and they are mostly based in Quebec. Quebec used to be a French colony while the rest of Canada was a British colony, and they eventually united to become Canada.Although Canada is predominantly an English country, it is officially recognized as being bilingual: French andEnglish to recognize the history that Canada was created from a French and English colony.
Why might Quebec separate and become its own country?
It has a different language than the rest of canada
When did nationalism become apparent in Canada?
Nationalism became obvious in Canada when Quebec tried to become separate from the rest of the country. Quebec has a prominently French speaking population and, by area, is Canada's largest province.
What had long lasting tensions the rest of Canada?
french Canada
What province in Canada divides a nation?
Back in the 1960's and 1970's, there was a movement in the province of Quebec that wanted Quebec to separate from the rest of Canada; however, today this movement is virtually inexistant and as such, there are no provinces that divide or are trying to divide Canada.
Over the years timewhy does Quebec want to separate from Canada?
They speak French and the rest of Canada speaks another language so they are afraid of losing their unique culture.
What does Quebec have that the rest of Canada doesn't have?
The largest population of people who's primary language is French.
Why do some people in quebec want independence from the rest of Canada?
To save their culture from being changed
What products does Quebec trade with the rest of Canada?
trees
Which province of Canada has recently had a strong movement to separate from the rest of Canada?
There has been no recent movement from a canadian province in favour of seperation. Quebec had a movement quite a few years ago in favour of seperation but a vote put an end to this movement. Quebec voted to remain a part of Canada.
What are some examples of regional boundaries?
quebec from the rest of canada because quebec chooses to stick to their french heratige while the rest of canada has chosen a more american style of living.
What makes Quebec different from other Canadian Provinces?
Quebec is different from the rest of canada, because Quebec has more of an expansion of french speaking people while everywhere else has a mixture, mainly because french people first migrated in Quebec
What is the percentage of resources in Quebec compared to the rest of Canada?
Roughly 20%
