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Originally posted by Siobhan:
...as Canadians we are taught and have grown up with the idea/notion of a multicultural society. While we are all Canadians, part of that means respecting and celebrating the diversity of our society. We expect everyone to keep their culture and promote, and that is what adds to the experience of being Canadian.
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It's that whole mosiac versus melting pot thing we learned about back in grade school. The U.S. is more of a Melting Pot. Canada is very much a Mosiac. It really speaks to the mentality of the people and society who make up the the population of a given place. It is really intersting to compare the two. To look at the lack of BGLOs in Canada as indicative of a greater societal difference between the countries....
Back to this lame boring Quebec question...you can study up on if you want to. You'll learn fun stuff like, Ontario Provincial law (or is Canadian Federal, help me out West Coasters) requires that all packages and signs be in both french and english. And I do mean EVERY. But Quebec law, in hypoctical contrast, dictates that all signs and packages be soley french. No English allowed. Just thought I'd give you some more info on the Quebec thing given that you appeared interested. I guarantee you you're one of the few.
That's it. I'll shut up now.
Leslie
p.s. Siobhan, you're right. i love this topic too. it's nice seeing a Canada centred discussion
. I usually feel so lonely
