Did Lord Durham liked or hated french speaking people?

Answer 1

It has not been recorded in the history, that I know of, whether Lord Durham disliked the French speaking people. However, in his report, he gave the power to govern to the English speaking majority and hoped that the French would assimilate to the English culture. In his report, (he was sent to Upper and Lower Canada by the British government to find out what the problem was, why the rebellions were occurring, and what to do about it) he mentions: "There must be responsible government, with a proper cabinet system, as in Britain, for the English speaking majority". Here, he completely ignores the French-Canadians plea for justice...and hands over the power, once again, to the British.

I hope this answers your question.

Answer 2

Lord Durham, also known as John Lambton, had a complex relationship with French-speaking people. While he initially held negative views, believing they hindered the assimilation of the French Canadians into British society, he eventually came to believe in a more inclusive approach that recognized and respected their language and culture. Ultimately, his recommendations led to the union of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841, which aimed to address the political grievances of French Canadians.