ipl-logo

The Effect Of Money On Quebec's Economy

269 Words2 Pages

Money is the number one controlling factor of the world so, an economy is really important and in Quebec was doing poorly. Even before the FLQ and referendum, Quebec has been suffering;“In their own province, French Canadians as a group occupied the lowest rungs of the economic ladder. Their average incomes were lower, and unemployment remained a serious problem, with a much higher rate than that of the Anglo-Canadians, who controlled approximately 80% of Quebec industry. There were very few French-speaking people heading large corporations... All offices functioned in English. Citizens had to speak English in order to be served in many of the stores. The federal government conducted all its meetings and functions in English only.” (Cohen-Almagor, 2014) The finding shows that Québécois had the lowest income, which means the Quebec economy was low because not a lot of people could be spending. Also, French and English tensions were rising due to the income difference and their treated, this also had impacted their identity. This harmed Quebec reputation of being a French speaking province since, it had been heavily controlled by English speakers that had produced the service and goods.

Show More
Related

  • Kébec History

    286 Words  | 2 Pages

    The name Quebec comes from the Algonquin word Kébec which means “where the river )thread of French colonies along the St. Lawrence River narrowed to a cliff-lined gap creating a region named “le Canada.” Despite the existence of more towns around the area founded before; Quebec was the first to be meant as a permanent settlement and not only used for trading purposes and, over time became the capital of Canada. The main reason of France getting into Quebec was the same as any other country they wanted to have more territory for their benefit and most of the surroundings were already occupied. England had the U.S, Portugal had Brazil and Spain had most of South America. The French tried to settle in these colonies, but they were murdered so

    Read More

  • The Physical Geography Of Newfoundland And Labrador

    737 Words  | 3 Pages

    The Physical Geography of Newfoundland and Labrador: By: Rachaele Tuhten With its many diverse landscapes and beautiful views, Newfoundland and Labrador have a stunning and extremely interesting physical geography. Newfoundland is the most eastern part of North America, on the Canadian Shield. This part of the shield is mostly igneous and metamorphic rocks, although sedimentary rocks can be found in the Labrador Trough. The geological landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador is unique, containing some of the oldest rocks in the world, such as the 3.9 billion year old rock in the Torngat Mountains National Park, and is the reason many scientists visit there.

    Read More

  • Why Is Quebecois Seeking Separation Or A Distinct Society?

    331 Words  | 2 Pages

    The next thing to consider on Quebec referendum is whether or not the Quebecois are seeking separation or a special recognition as a ‘distinct society’. John C. Parkin’s quote, “The problem for a lot of people is that they don't really know what they want…” best describes the situation the Quebecois are in. In the past two referendums, Quebec emphasized on sovereignty-association and the acceptance of a unique society. During the second referendum, the separatists nearly seceded but was denied by a slight majority of 50.58 percent. According to an article from the Vancouver Sun, many Quebecers seek independence for reasons that are unrelated to economics and the cost of separating.

    Read More

  • Comparing The Quiet Revolution In Quebec Between 1960 And 1966

    928 Words  | 4 Pages

    This essay is about the Quiet Revolution in Quebec that occurred between 1960 and 1966 and the many changes that occurred during this time period. Throughout these six years, Quebec experienced various changes on a social, economic and political level. This crucial period consisted of Quebec emerging out of the Duplessis era, characterized by traditionalism, conservatism and, generally, a rejection of contemporary ways and values (Claude, Bélanger, 2000). With the election of the Liberal Party led by Jean Lesage in 1960, wanting to improve public services (health), develop new industries, have access to natural resources and more.

    Read More

  • The French-Canadians In Lower Canada

    108 Words  | 1 Pages

    The French-Canadians in Lower Canada did not trust the British, they didn’t speak English, and they found British rule without democracy difficult to accept. Control of the colony was in the hands of an oligarchy of merchants and ex-army officers. English seemed to have most of the advantages which made the French feel like their culture was being attacked. Discrimination against the French, unequal taxation and lack of power within the government became the main focus of reform in Lower Canada. The French-Canadians preferred a democratic government.

    Read More

  • Bloc Quebecois Argument Essay

    1122 Words  | 5 Pages

    In many countries, conflict between different groups of people is inevitable. In Canada, the divide between English-speaking and French-speaking regions has been a prominent political and cultural topic since the birth of the nation. The most well known of these conflicts goes to Quebec. The province has sprouted several movements and parties supporting the autonomy and independence of Quebec. One of those parties is the Bloc Quebecois.

    Read More

  • Industrialization In French Canadian Culture

    715 Words  | 3 Pages

    “Language Laws in Canada,” u Ottawa, October 26, 2015, https://slmc.uottawa.ca/?q=leg_regul ation_17. Bibliography Fielding, John. Rosemary Evans. Canada: Our Century, our Story.

    Read More

  • How Did Ww1 Affect Canada

    423 Words  | 2 Pages

    The memories will fuel the flames of growing French nationalist passions and created a permanent wedge in Canada 's linguistic

    Read More

  • Maurice Duplessis And Its Effect On The Quebec Community

    623 Words  | 3 Pages

    Quebec was dictated by the premier Maurice Duplessis, from nineteen thirty six to nineteen thirty nine and nineteen forty four to nineteen fifty nine. He was the leader of the Union Nationale party. By separatist thinkers he was called La Grande Noirceur (The Great Darkness). In his first term Duplessis did not do well at all, there was little significant legislation. In his second term, he pushed for the authority over the church, and wrestle part of the existing jurisdiction over direct taxes back from the federal government after world war two.

    Read More

  • Immigration To Canada Essay

    2811 Words  | 12 Pages

    With the new system of express entry the government is aiming to get individuals that are better suited for the job market and they can contribute positively to the economic growth of the country. Alexander, Burleton, and Fong, (2012) state that the program also gives priority to Canadian citizens and permanent residence. The immigration system in Canada is decentralized meaning the federal government and the provincial government have immigration programs. The main issue with the provincial programs is that the requirement for the economic credential are lower than the requirements by the federal government. This has led to inflow of immigrants that are not able to integrate into the system as they are not able to find jobs, because their credentials are not what are required for the provincial economy, so these immigrants have to work low- skill jobs that are taken away from Canadian that causes lesser opportunities for citizens (Alexander, Burleton, & Fong, 2012).

    Read More

  • The Impact Of The Quiet Revolution

    821 Words  | 4 Pages

    To call this era of drastic change the ‘Quiet Revolution’ is a vivid, and yet, paradoxical description. The Quiet Revolution was a time of intense socio-political and socio-cultural change in Quebec, which extended beyond Quebec’s borders because of its influence on contemporary Canadian politics. As a result of the effects of the changes that occurred during this Quiet Revolution, most Quebec provincial governments since the early 1960s have maintained political and social orientations based on the core concepts developed and implemented during the Quiet Revolution. As such, there is no doubt that the Quiet Revolution had a significant impact in Canadian History. This impact can be characterized by the prelude to the Quiet Revolution; the demographic evolution of Quebec; the social educational reforms that were put in place; the economic reforms and their impact; the rise of nationalism; and finally, the cultural changes that occurred.

    Read More

  • Pierre Trudeau Federalism

    1515 Words  | 7 Pages

    This is especially evident in Trudeau’s account of how over-zealous nationalism prevented Quebec from modernizing prior to WWII, setting it behind the rest of the

    Read More

  • Social Welfare In Canada

    835 Words  | 4 Pages

    Social Welfare Policy and Child Protection – Strength and Limitations Since last two decades Canada being experienced softer and harder forms of neo-liberal economic impetus (McKeen, 2006). Many of these reforms targeted social benefits and divided marginalized people into deserved and undeserved category (McKeen, 2006). At a large level, social policies are shaped by the exploration of dominant ideas about a social issue. Existing political views and the interest of the dominant policy community are predominantly influencing policy making (McKeen, 2006). The mainstream discourses for solutions of social problems and policy outcomes are increasingly underrepresented and narrow down the focus of social welfare in Canada (McKeen, 2006).

    Read More

  • The Money By Junot Kake Analysis

    721 Words  | 3 Pages

    Mr. Junot Díaz’s paper titled “The Money” is a paper about the struggles of growing up as a Dominican, or less specifically an immigrant, in America. The paper offers a brief gimps into Mr. Díaz’s life as a young man, it shows his family structure and his neighborhood structure. It shows the type of people he had to deal with growing up and how he handled the way these people acted. The point of the text is to show how Mr. Díaz lived as a young man though one specific life experience.

    Read More

  • Roles Of Money In Macroeconomics Essay

    1772 Words  | 8 Pages

    ROLE OF MONEY IN MACROECONOMICS 1. Introduction Money can be seen as the medium of exchange which is acceptable while transaction is being undertaken between two parties. Some of the common forms of money are: - Commodity money: This is when the value of the good represents its value in terms of money like gold or silver. - Fiat money: This is when the value of the good is less than the value it represents - Bank money: It is the accounting credits that can be used by the depositor Money serves a variety of crucial functions in the economy and this is why it has gained an unparalleled influence in the matters of economy at micro as well as macro levels. Some of the features of money that make it so important for any economy are as follows:

    Read More

More about The Effect Of Money On Quebec's Economy

Open Document