That's the point. Quebec doesn't want to be Canada.
A better example would be if Texas had preserved its Native/Hispanic culture and resisted Anglo intrusion, and maintained pressure for independence.
A better example would be if Texas had preserved its Native/Hispanic culture and resisted Anglo intrusion, and maintained pressure for independence.
Quebecer here. That's not true. Lots of people here do not want Quebec to leave Canada, nor want these laws. Sure, french language protection is important, but the currently elected regional gov is responsible for those laws, not the whole of Quebec. Trust me, a signifiant portion of the population dislike those laws too.
The days of visionary superprojects, state building and grand leaders are long gone. So we circle back to panicking over store clerks saying bonjour/hi instead of... bonjour, and preserving french by refusing to provide important services to freshly arrived immigrants. That sure will help them integrate into the local culture!
Petit peuple indeed!