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This paper discusses that the reason why Quebec joined Confederation was because they believed their nationality would be protected within the new Canada.

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The paper argues that the likely outcome of the long struggle between nationalists and federalist in Quebec lies in compromise between the two sides. The paper discusses how historically, development of Quebec nationalism went through three phases. The paper explains that the first phase, from the establishment of the Confederation in 1867 to the conscription crisis in 1917, can be called the defense phase.

From the Paper
"This paper will look at the development of contemporary Quebec nationalism and argue that the likely outcome of the long struggle between nationalists and federalists in Quebec lies in compromise between the two sides. Historically, development of Quebec nationalism went through three phases. The first phase, from the establishment of the Confederation in 1867 to the conscription crisis in 1917 can be called defense phase. During this period, characterized by French Canadian nationalism, francophone Canadians were particularly concerned with protecting their lifestyle from the English- speaking majority. This particularly meant protecting the..."

Tags:quebec, canada, nationalism

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The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the major characteristics both historical and modern of the nationalist movement in Quebec. The writer points out that while it is true that Quebec nationalism could be traced all the way back to the late eighteenth century it is more accurate to say that Quebec nationalism is a product of the 1960s and subsequent decades when the appropriate political came to power in Quebec.

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"If ever there was a modern case of the conflict and confusion that can be brought on by nationalist movements, then Quebec is that example. Nationalism in Quebec has been at near fever pitch since the 1960s, though the urgency associated with the political movement has died down somewhat in recent years. Nevertheless, Quebec nationalism is part of a long political and cultural tradition that traces its roots back to the English takeover of French Canada in 1759. Since that time, the francophone population in Quebec has quietly (and not so quietly) nursed its resentment of the control the English have over them."

Tags:quebec, nationalism, analysis

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The purpose of this study is to provide an overarching examination of not only the historical evolution of Quebec nationalism but also the implications that this nationalist fervor has for the future of federalism in Canada and the possibility of an independent Quebec nation. The writer notes that nationalism in Quebec is part of a long political, social, and cultural tradition.

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"In the span of the twentieth century, Canada as a nation has witnessed and endured any number of historical events that have had a profound influence and impact on Canadian society. Leaders came and went; social policies were enacted; traditional conservatism was replaced with neo-conservatism. Arguably, though, one of the greatest and most consistent forces in twentieth century Canadian politics has been the rising authority of Quebec nationalism and the threat it represents to a cohesive Canadian federalism."

Tags:quebec, nationalism, history

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It is very clear that nationalism is stronger in Quebec than it is in the rest of Canada. While Quebec remains a province of federal Canada, the question of seceding from Canada and becoming an independent country is never far from the agenda of most politicians in Quebec, and generates immense patriotic fervor throughout Quebec. This factor makes Quebec entirely different from other Canadian provinces. For example, we never hear talk of British Columbia seceding from Canada and becoming the Republic of British Columbia. In order to understand this peculiar situation, this paper investigates Canada's past and, specifically, the history of Quebec with Canada.

Tags:quebec, nationalism, canada

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The paper argues that the impact of the Quiet Revolution on Quebec's relations with the rest of Canada was profound and so worthy of the term "revolution." The paper explains that not only did Quebec shake off the bonds of clerico-conservatism, but it also embraced neo-liberalism and at the same time discovered a new identity and a new nationalism. The paper shows, therefore, how the Quiet Revolution laid the foundations for the separate identity of Quebec.

From the Paper
"In contemporary Canadian politics, the threat of Quebec's separation from the rest of Canada is ever-present. Moreover, most Canadians know enough history to be aware that Quebec's historical roots lie in military defeat of the French by the British. In the 18th century, Quebec was called Canada, and was part of the colonial empire of New France (Neatby, 2004). However, Britain conquered France in the Seven Years War, and then transferred the colony to British possession in terms of the 1763 Treaty of Paris. The vast majority of Quebecers were French Roman Catholics, and their loyalty to the British Crown was seriously in question (Moogk, 2000). This is the part of the history of Quebec that most Canadians are familiar with, and thus most of us do not find it strange that there is an ever-present threat of Quebec separating from the rest of Canada."

Tags:neo-liberalism, nationalism, church, state, language

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The paper discusses how the seriousness of the Quebec threat to Canadian unity is a matter of considerable debate in Canada. The paper explains how there have been times when secession seemed imminent, and times such as now when it seems less of a threat.

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"The seriousness of the Quebec threat to Canadian unity is a matter of considerable debate in Canada. There have been times when secession seemed..."

Tags:quebec, nationalism, harper

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"Canada and Quebec have always been in conflict from the confederation of 1867 to the Supreme Court judgment on the secession of Quebec in 1998. Quebec faces several challenges in terms of constitutional relations with the rest of Canada. Fundamentally at the roots of the unity problem lies Quebec's desire for special status " to preserve and protect its culture and language " and Canada's refusal to acknowledge Quebec as une province et un peuple pas comme les autres, as a distinct society. Unless Canada is willing to acknowledge Quebec's distinctiveness, Canada's relationship with Quebec will remain problematic and unsolved: but there is hope. By learning from the lessons of the past, Canadians can help articulate their future. It is important to see the Meech and Charlottetown accords not as failures but as learning experiences. It must also be comprehended that Quebec cannot be accorded its wishes regarding distinct society and other reforms without simultaneously satisfying the desires of Western Canadians and initiating a reform process satisfactory to the Aboriginals. Only then can Quebec's national aspirations be satisfied within Canada. "

Tags:accord, act, canada, confederation, constitution, lake, meech, quebec, unity

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This paper analyzes Canada as a nation divided into separate entities around issues of regionalism and provincialism. Canadians in general do not place their trust in the federal government but in the governments of the different provinces. The paper also talks about how regionalism became a force early in Canadian history and was then entrenched with the creation of the Confederation. The Canadian Confederation was an attempt to create a strong central government, seen by some as necessary to help the country develop economically. Furthermore, this Confederation was based on several principles intended to bring together the French-speaking and English-speaking worlds, and while this has been effective in setting in place an administration and a central government for Canada, it has not been successful enough to diminish separatist tendencies and inter-ethnic tensions. The paper asserts that a new effort to address these issues involves the creation of a Council of Federation, raising the question as to whether the newly formed Council of the Federation does or does not mean the end of Quebec Nationalism/Autonomy.

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"Cameron and Simeon (2002) cite the rise in collaborative federalism, and they note that co-determinism in this context involves the two levels of government working together as equals or having provincial and territorial governments take the initiative on their own to act collectively in the absence of the federal government (p. 49). The authors offer a history of intergovernmental relations in Canada, especially in the period since the end of World War II, noting the growing antipathy of the public to increased executive federalism. The 1970s saw a growing regionalism and more assertiveness on the part of English-speaking provinces, with provinces less and less inclined to defer to federal leadership. More recently, what the authors call 'collaborative federalism' has become the means by which national goals are achieved, with some or all of the eleven governments and territories acting collectively (p. 54)."

Tags:canada, regionalism, autonomy, tensions, efforts, government

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This paper assesses the evolution of French Canadian nationalism during the twentieth century. It begins with the theories and teachings of Lionel-Adolphe Groulx, the leading spokesman of French-Canadian nationalism during the first half of this century. It then analyses the changes that Quebec nationalism underwent during the 'Quiet Revolution' of the 1960s.