Quebec & Nationalism

The issue present here was whether or not Quebec is its own nation and whether Quebec should act upon its new federal recognition. All perspectives agree that yes, Quebec is its own nation, but how will that this new resolution effect the opinions of the citizens and will it downgrade the importance of other minorities in Canada?
According to Stephen Harper, Quebec is definitely a nation. However, with this new concluded identity, the Quebecois have decided that the term "nation" and "separation" are synonymous. They were already recognized as a nation without the confirmation. This new desire to be known as a nation within Canada was another step in the hopes of Quebecois separating themselves. While the Prime Minister spoke of separation, the First Nations had alternative apprehensions. Clement Chartier suggests that Canada's diversity of distinct nations is important and strengthens Canada as a nation. There is nothing to be concerned about as long as the Constitution exists, protecting the rights of these collectives. Phil Fontaine stressed over the protection and importance of the First Nations. It was made sure that the actions in respect to the Quebecois does not negatively effect the status of the First Nations. They have similar rights to which the Quebecois also share.


Yes. Quebec should be considered a nation since they are able to develop their own distinct languages and culture. If the Metis and First Nations are able to be identified as distinct cultures and their own people within Canada, why shouldn't the French? They also have similar histories in participating in the inception of the country we know today as Canada. All these nations have contributed to the prosperity and well-being of Canada as a whole.

The people of Quebec have always been treated and and negotiated with on specific terms which were unalike to that of the comparison with other provinces and territories. Quebec was previously distinguished as a nation before it became official. The culture and way of life is different in relation to the rest of the Canadian provinces. Quebec fills the criteria of a nation perfectly.



Clement Chartier, president of the Metis National Council had said "We value Canada's diversity and believe that the recognition of distinct nations within Canada, such as the Quebecois and the Metis Nation, strengthens our bonds to Canada and to each other." The word 'diversity' was used in this context as to referral of nations who have been deemed nations within a nation and are recognized as distinct people within the Constitution. It refers to the nations within Canada who are able to alter their own laws and rules with exception to any which violate human rights. The diversity is that of the nations who are self-determined and who are able to have a government run mainly by their own people.