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Quebec: Distinct Society. ... It?s my belief that recognizing Quebec as a distinct society
does nothing to unify the country, it only serves to divide it. ...
... To fulfill Quebec?s desire for separation, Prime Minister Jean Chretien has proposed
3 things: acknowledgment that Quebec is a distinct society; creation of ...
... To fulfill Quebec?s desire for separation, Prime Minister Jean Chretien has proposed
3 things: acknowledgment that Quebec is a distinct society; creation of ...
... after the Quebec sovereignty referendum of October 30, 1995, the Parliament of Canada
passed a resolution recognizing Quebec as a distinct society within Canada ...
... Since most of the debate recently has been over Quebec's recognition as a distinct
society and protection of its culture, Quebec will certainly be opposed to ...
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Quebec: A Distinct Society (?)
The concept of recognizing Quebec as a distinct society is an idea that has been kicking around for some time, but just what does it mean and what are its broader implications? This paper will examine the origins of the term, what it means, and its historical context. It will then examine rival interpretations of federalism. The essay will conclude with an in-depth examination of the concept’s involvement with the failed constitutional accords and the failed Quebec succession attempts.
The term “distinct society” was a political notion used during constitutional debates during the Meech Lake accord and the Charlottetown accord. Its meaning is somewhat vague and controversial. In essence, it refers to the uniqueness of Quebec, in particular the uniqueness of Quebec’s language, laws and culture. Given Quebec’s language, laws and culture, it’s difficult to argue that Quebec isn’t a unique province within Canada, but by making a constitutional amendment to recognize Quebec as such, the dynamics of federalism would be dramatically different. Canada would become an asymmetrical Federation.
History
The origin of Quebec’s distinct laws goes back to the conquest of 1760. Following the victory of the British, Common law was established under the Royal Proclamation of 1763. Special provisions were granted to Quebec. The Quebec Act of 1774 allowed Quebec the free exercise of the Roman Catholic religion, including the right of the Church to collect tithes; recognized the seigneurial system; and established that civil suits would be tried under French civil law and criminal cases would be tried under British common law. In Addition the act provided for an appointed legislative...
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