Rather, they see themselves as being among the founders of this country. The same argument must be made about the place occupied by English and French duality in the declaration. Some will be content with this simplistic language, but it runs contrary to history and reality.
Duality is certainly much more than an element of diversity.
It is embedded in our history and in the essence of our country. Canada owes its existence to the fact that it originated from two communities, each with its own language, culture, institutions and way of life. It is true that francophones are now proportionally less numerous in the country's total population. On the other hand, their position is stronger than ever in Quebec. Francophones have also retained an important presence to the east and west of Quebec.