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Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

The French were not ungrateful. The British made very unfair laws. Like how they made Roman Catholic not part of the government. Your debate is wrong completely
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

A message to everyone who says Quebec should secede:I feel like all of you are giving good reasons, but think of all the things that could go wrong when you have lots of pros.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I think that Quebec should not secede. Quebec wants to break away from Canada for some interesting reasons.The people of Quebec felt that some of the laws were unfair. They also felt that the British Canadians were in control. Most of Quebec mostly spoke French, while most of Canada spoke English, so Prime Minister Trudeau fixed that by passing the Official Languages Act. That act gave the French and English language an equal status. Secession isn't always easy, You need a valid reason in order to secede. You also got to think about what could happen if Quebec were to secede. I think they most likely go to war with other provinces to get land or resources that are needed. I support Prime Minister Trudeau because he was doing his best to give Quebec all of the things they wanted to happen.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

The reasons behind Quebec's proposition to secede from Canada stems from the culture differences between French and English Canadians. This resentment is most likely due to the horrible history of violence and deportation forced upon the New-French during various colonial wars pre-1900.In my opinion, it would be a travesty if Quebec were to separate from Canada and I think it would negatively affect both parties, especially Atlantic Canada which still has a strong French population in all areas. I think that nowadays, Canada is such a diverse and multicultural country that the idea of French Vs. English is ever so slightly fading away and the ideology of "Being Canadian" is ever more so present in all provinces, regardless of language.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I think that Quebec should not secede because it would cause problems with other provinces. Since the British have taken over Quebec, they have been unfair to the French by passing laws stating that if you were a certain religion you would not be able to have a government job. The British also don't treat the French with the equal rights theyou deserve.I support Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau because he has helped keep Quebec by seccedding and has also help give equal rights to the French by passing the Official Languages Act. This law has given the French and equal status with the English language. If Quebec was allowed to secede it would be horrible because Quebec would most likely go to war with the other provinces. Also, the population growth of Quebec will drop because not everyone who lives in Quebec agrees with them seccedding.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Dear Kaila, I feel that you made some prodigious remarks and justifications. I support your reflections and scrutiny. I feel that your responses are very reasonable.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Dear KailaHudson,  I agree with what you have said about the population in Quebec if they become an independent country. I also believe that the people will move from Quebec if they secede from Canada because it is a big population that will not support this decision.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

that's why they should succeed so they can learn from mistakes and yes i realize that there a province and not a human but everybody can learn right and everybody deserves freedom to the thing's that aren't illegal Right =)
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I dont think that you have enough evidence for this reason
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I support you KaliaHudson because Quebec might go to war with other provinces and since Quebec just became independent the don't have the natural resources, defence, supplies, and army they need which will make it hard for Quebec to stand for themselves alone.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Celine_, I realize that Quebec could possibly have to go to war. I understand that you realize this, but a solution is to have Quebec become part of a Confederational type of government, which is the act of a few solitary provinces joining together, but only agreeing to certain limitations. I feel that Quebec should be able to secede because they have their own language, which is Catholic, and they have their own customs and beliefs! They are a country too, they should be able to do what they want to do! If Canada does NOT want them to secede, that's their fault for ruling over the provinces to strongly. The provinces need their space!
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Quebec wouldn't go to war with other countries. They have no reason too. Quebec also has a lot of natural resources. For example, they have hydroelectricity and precious minerals. I would infer that Quebec has a lot of defense and armies because it is the largest province in Canada. I think that Quebec would be able to stand alone because of its size and economic status. Celine I believe that you are wrong in your claim that Quebec would go to war with other countries and that they don't have the resources to stand alone.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Dear Kaila,  I strongly disagree with some of the things you have stated. I was not completely sure which side you were on in the first paragraph. I felt that you first paragraph was kind of siding with the other side. If Quebec could secede then they would not have to deal with the British. Notice how in the article Mr. Saxon gave us it tells us that the French colonist were not pleased with the Acts that were made for them. Your friend,  Kennedy
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I believe that Quebec should not secede. Now, I know that Canada was ruled by Great Britain and they do not take care of the French, but it will be way harder to make a new country. The British are unfair to the French, as in they made only rules to help themselves and they made laws that refer to the French about their religion and their language, which was horrible. Other than those reasons, you have to look on the bad side. When you decide to become independent, you have to worry about the cons. The problems are that you might go to war because other countries might know that your country is weak since you are fairly new. Because your country is new, you will start off unsupplied and unprepared. You will also have limited places to expand in order to become stronger. So if you do secede remember the situations you have to face.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I support this because it's true the seceding of Quebec could lead to a civil war between them and they would not be prepared for what would be coming for them and they will not have as many resources as any other country since they only have a bit of land , and most likely mined most of it already.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Celine_ I know that you have your cons on Quebec succeeding but Quebec needs there own country.You said it yourself the British were bad to the French. They were bullies. Even if there are cons in there succeeding they will get through it like how America got there Independence. Also you say that people will go to war with Quebec if they become a country well Remembering the civil war in America the confederate fought with not so good weapons. They could have won but they didn't . Quebec might be even stronger than the Confederate. If Quebec succeeds they will one day become a powerful country.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Quebec wants to secede because it doesn't want to be run by the unfair and selfish British anymore.The rude British have been taking advantage of having control of Quebec by separating Quebec into two parts.The British lived in the part known as Upper Canada,whereas The french lived in the part known as Lower Canada.The British also did self-absorbed things to favor them such as making laws to help their businesses and favoring the English over the french. I think Quebec should stay in Canada because Canada would be loosing a major city with lots of useful resources and it would not be good for the people living in Quebec because they would have to rebuild with the risk of war potentially happening. The pros of staying in Canada are that you can avoid war and future problems.You also can avoid having to spend money on setting up a new government and economy.The cons are that you have to say with the self-seeking British.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

The Quebec citizens, the ones who want to secede, have to wake up and realize that WITHOUT Canada they will not survive a single second. That is not the only reason they should not secede. All these years Canada has let Quebec do its own thing: create colleges, use french as their first language, and much more, and what has Quebec done in return? Nothing! All they have done, again only those who want to secede, is ask for independence every chance they get. And they don't get it in their heads, that instead of fighting against Canada, they should be thanking Canada and working WITH the Canadian government.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I think that Quebec should not secede for these reasons. First, Quebec agreed to be part of the country and work together to make Canada survive and prosper. If Quebec secedes, they are turning their back on this agreement. This might cause the people of Canada to get frustrated and declare war on Quebec. The second reason is that if Quebec seceded they would turn from a province to a country, I get that, but It would be a very small country. This might have other countries wanting to take over. The third reason is that Quebec would be surrounded by Canada, with no room to expand (Honestly, who wants a country that can't expand) unless It wanted to try to take over the U.S. (Bad idea) or Canada (Worse idea).Now, I can see why other people want Quebec to secede but I think that the cons outweigh the pros, so I think It would be a bad idea to secede.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

The British took over Quebec. And they were making some laws that Quebec felt was unfair, and eventually they wanted to secede from Canada. Buy is that really the best idea? I don't think so. I support Trudeau, because he does not want Quebec to secede from Canada. Quebec would have more freedom and eventually power. The problem is in the process of getting the power bad things may happen. If Quebec has no power then it won't be hard to steel from them so any other country could steel there land. This could also start a war that Quebec would probably lose because they have a small army they could lose everything. It would take a long time to get there country set with things such as money, army, and jobs. If that's not already stressful enough imagine a war with that.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Kester Emeni: In 1980 there was a referendum to separate Quebec from Canada Many people still did not want to be part of Canada, so they decided to try again Quebec sovereignty movement is a political movement as well as an ideology of values, ... The historical justification is that Quebec should not be independent by virtue of New France having been conquered ... Cree arguments generally do not claim the right to secede from Canada.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I feel that Quebec shouldn't secede. Citizens of Quebec have very limited freedoms. These include language and religion. Quebec stands in the place of wanting to revolt. They are being treated irregularly, and unfairly by the British. Earlier this caused the splitting of Canada. From 1791-1840 Canada no longer worked in unison, but was known as the act that created" Upper Canada, and Lower Canada".As the Canadian government is Parliamentary I feel the citizens should have the ability to select their leaders. If citizens feel the same way, they are induced to move, and the population will unexpectedly drop. Pierre Trudeau did what he can to try and make the French Canadians happy, but the Official Languages Act made things a bit more intense. If Quebec's citizens said no, Levesque could've given up to make his citizens satisfied.This decision will benefit all Canadians. This will benefit the French Canadians because they will be able to speak fluent in their language. This will benefit the British Canadians because they will be able to have the religion they want and not be penalized, or be cut out of a job opportunity. This may also benefit the leaders because they will satisfy their citizens.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I think that Quebec should not secede because after the French had lost the French and Indian War, they were the ones who had got them into Quebec with the British in control. Therefore,I think that the French should stay in Quebec with the rest of Canada. Plus, then the other provinces would get all mad because one province (Quebec) got to secede,why couldn't they. Also where would the French go once they secede. All of the agricultural things like traditions and natural resources will be gone until they can find a new place to live. I think that Prime Minister Trudeau is a good person because I am saying he is Prime Minister and has a lot of achievement awards. He has served from 1968-1979 and 1980-1984. I think it would be good for the people of Quebec to have him as their Prime Minister. They should not leave just because the British are not treating them fair and some people want them to go. They should stand up for themselves and stay with Canada.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Emani I felt that you gave great facts about why Quebec should not secede and also I agree with you on the fact that the other provinces would get mad about not being able to become it's own country as well. I think that the provinces would feel they don't have the power to secede like Quebec.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I support your answer Emani because if Quebec did secede they will be unarmed and have no supplies and a country runs on those things. Quebec should also stand for themselves, if the British aren't listening then make them listen and be united we Canada.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I do not think that Quebec should secede because, there are loads of cons. They have to be one independent country, so they can't depend on Canada for asylum any longer. Also, the people in Canada will think that they have the merited right to secede as well. I support Pierre Trudeau because he made things better with communicating to each other, and so that everybody has the right to speak what language they choose. The province Quebec wants to secede because the British had their own laws, and the French thought that these laws were tremendously unfair to these people.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I totally agree with you, Janae'!!! I support your opinion because it is reasonable and informative.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

There is also positive like Quebec can make their own laws. Just Saying :)
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

But that is just one little thing! If they are not happy, then leave the country!!!!!
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Jordan_Frms, I strongly support this. I believe that Quebec should be able to secede, and this is a very good point. This way, Quebec wouldn't have to follow Canada's laws. They could just make their own. This would make them much happier.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

NaeWalker40 I support your argument because you are gave awesome facts on why Quebec should not secede and also, I felt that your statement about how if Quebec decided to secede that they could no longer depend on Canada for anything.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Actually, the other provinces did not want to secede it was only Quebec. Plus, the other provinces should have the right to secede too. Also, you said that is would be hard for the French to find a new place to stay but they wouldn't, they would remain in Quebec but wouldn't be known as a Canadian province. Lastly, I believe they are standing up for their rights by trying to secede.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Emani Turnipseed is wrong in my opinion. She says that other provinces will get mad, but she has no proof. The provinces could want to stay together because they want to be united. Then we come to the topic of population growth. She says that where will we go once our population grows, we can expand and search for new places to live. We can even take over a small country or pay a country for land.#QuebecSovereignty
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

ConnorLan Where will we find a smaller country, we are the smaller country in this situation because Quebec just started with no resources and have a high chance of war. Since Quebec just started, where are we going an army to take over a small country or have enough money for land.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

Celine, I disagree with you because according to the natural resources map of Canada we received Quebec would have enough natural resources so that they could make themselves stronger and as they do that the natural resources could also help make weapons for the military, I do however get what you mean when you say we are the smaller and newer country so it will be harder on us.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

There is that, but ask me this: What proof do you have that France will help?
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should secede

France will help because according to Canada A House Divided TIME Magazine, it states and I quote "Quebec thinks of France as it's parents", would your parents let you get bullied? No, that's why France will help.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Quebec should not secede because Right now they are using what Canada is giving Quebec.Without that I don't think Quebec will make it.They haft to figure out how to trade . And theywill haft to start all over . I know that if they do secede Canada wont give them any weapons or resource's that they need. I mean they could adopt other languages and religions . And i don't think the french are very acceptingof other religions . So in my opinion if they did secede they would not make it very long .
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I'm going to start by conceding I don't know nearly enough on this topic.But with that said,Canada is a pretty awesome country. And Quebec already holds an extremely prominent if not favored accommodation status among all the Canadian Provinces. And with the exception of the river waterway it would be virtually landlocked in the middle of Canada and the USA. You add all that up and it's pretty foolish for Quebec to separate.What Quebec should do instead (and indeed has already been doing for decades) is just keep threatening to separate so my initial statement about them holding a prominent and accomodated role in the Canada continues to be served without them actually having to go it alone.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

KailaHudson I adored your argument that Quebec should not secede, and I agree. For example, when you talked about how the population will drop for Quebec and Canada I totally agree. Great job!!!
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I honestly don't understand why Quebec wants to leave. I mean if you think about it, Quebec is the one that made all the laws saying that if the French were a certain religion that they couldn't apply for government jobs. Although at the same time I kind of get why Quebec wants to leave, but I still don't want Quebec to secede.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I think Quebec should definitely not secede.To really understand it all lets go back to 1861 on a hasted miserable plantation were you would find bloody hands of cotton. Now you're probably wondering why I'm talking about 1861. That is when the Civil War started in the United States because of laws, the South did not think the laws were fair. You see the connection? Quebec thought the law of changing their language was unfair and the man who made that law was Pierre Trudeau Pierre Trudeau was born on October 18th,1919. He was elected Prime Minister of Canada in 1968. Up until the 1970s, Canada's government preferd the English language more, but citizens in Quebec spoke mainly French. That's when Trudeau passed the Official Languages Act.This law made the French language as good as the English language. He also said that the French culture was very important to Canada's society. But, saying their culture was important was not enough for everything to be good and swell. The French Canadians were still very upset. So I think Trudeau showed that their culture and language was still important and he gave a clear option to say you can speak either English or French. Let's look back to what I said about the Civil War. Basically, it started by laws. So why should't Canada have a Civil War? You want to know how many people died? 750,000 people died and they wasted $5.2 billion dollars and the United States debt was already $68.4 million dollars. We went way over our heads. So that's why I think Quebec should suck it up and deal with it.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

Quebec should not secede because it will be a disadvantage when it comes to war , Quebec will not have a big army.Another reason should no secede is because it will be harder to trade with other countries because it is in between the rest of Canada🇨🇦. That is why I think Quebec should not secede.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I don't think Qubec should secede, because first I don't think the government will let them, and because bad things could happen. Qubec may start loosing money, food,and homes, and then they will start stealing from Canada and it can lead to wars and fights.
Debate: Quebec Separation
Side: Quebec should not secede

I believe that Quebec should not secede from Canada for these reasons. 1. If Quebec secedes from Canada their might be total chaos in stocks in Canada. 2. The only way that Quebec should be allowed to leave from Canada is with a vote at 100% because people that live their that want to leave Canada will get very mad. 3.Most French people in Quebec think that they are getting forced to speak American and think that separating from Canada will fix it but still their are lots of American speaking Quebec people and they will still not understand some workers or owners at stores,food places,etc. 4.And fanilly If Quebec leaves from Canada their will be a big hole in the middle of Canada and will be alot harder to travel .