Which is NOT a way in which the Canadian government attempted to cooperate with French separatists?
What are your choices?
English and French are official languages of Canada.
Laws promote French culture and language.
Literature may be published in French and English.
They made Quebec a separate country.
Hmm -- is Quebec a separate country? I thought it was a province.
Indeed Quebec is (still) a province of Canada.
General de Gaule , former French president was probably dreaming of Quebec being a country when in 1967 he delivered the controvesial phrase “ Vive le Quebec libre!” (Long live free Quebec) in a speech in Montreal.(smile)
Well, actually I think this was not present day.
In order to determine which option is NOT a way in which the Canadian government attempted to cooperate with French separatists, we need to explore the various measures taken by the government. The Canadian government has implemented several initiatives to address the demands and concerns of French separatists in Quebec. By examining these efforts, we can identify the option that does not align with the government's attempts at cooperation.
1. Bilingualism and Official Languages Act: The Canadian government introduced the Official Languages Act in 1969, which aimed to promote and protect the language rights of both English and French speakers. This measure recognized French as an official language at the federal level, ensuring bilingual services in federal institutions and promoting a more inclusive language policy.
2. Constitution Act, 1982: The government, along with the provinces, participated in the development and approval of the Constitution Act, 1982. This act included the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which enshrined linguistic and minority educational rights. Through this constitutional entrenchment, the government extended protections and recognition to the French language and French-speaking communities.
3. The Meech Lake Accord: Proposed in 1987, the Meech Lake Accord aimed to address Quebec's concerns and strengthen its relationship with the federal government. It contained provisions recognizing Quebec as a distinct society and granting the province exclusive control over certain areas, such as immigration. Although the accord ultimately failed to be ratified, it represents a significant effort by the government to accommodate French separatists' demands.
4. Refusing a Referendum: One way the government did not attempt to cooperate with French separatists was by refusing to hold a referendum on Quebec's sovereignty. While there have been two referendums on Quebec independence (in 1980 and 1995), both were initiated by the provincial government of Quebec rather than the federal government. The Canadian government's position on these referendums was to preserve the unity and federalism of the country rather than cooperate with separatist aspirations.
From the options provided, "Refusing a Referendum" is the option that does not align with the Canadian government's attempts to cooperate with French separatists.