POL 2101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: English Canada, Canadian Identity, Distinct Society
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Its distinct language and culture sets it apart from americans and english canadians: want to keep their provincial social programs, the really survivable elements of la nation candienne-francaise are only to be found in. Quebec: language as one of the prime goals of political society (issue between independent. A great area of conflict is between the demands of a special status for quebec, and those of regional equality between provinces. Quebec"s demand for special status is to assume a wider range of responsibilities and great autonomy. The call for regional equality usually comes from those who feel that their interests have been given insufficient weight in federal policymaking (aims for involvement in this process) Quebec wants distance from the central government, canada wants greater involvement. The demands for special status and strong central government can be made compatible without jeopardizing the equality of all provinces. Problem uniformity: all concession to quebec have had to be offered to all provinces.