What would happen if...

randomuser

Quebec had succeeded? or split from Canada during that referendum they had 10+ years ago or so? I'm just curious what kind of effects it would have had on the country.

Student0667

It would set into motion a series of similiar separation referendum in Eastern Canada that would ultimately break Canada apart and what's left of Canada to a second world country like modern day Russia. (No offense to any Russians.)

Krazy_Konrad

ha ha I did a paper on this in a first year polisci class like a million years ago, I only got 50% cause apparently the prof thought it sucked. Apparently it did cause i remember nothing of the research that went into it.

Would we still let the Montreal Canadians in the NHL? Would that make the NHL a multinational hockey league?

But at least we wouldn't have to have french on all our labels (that means we could get all the latest and greatest stuff without having to wait for them to come out with french labeling!)

JayDub

Um... the NHL is a multinational hockey league. Both Canada and the United States are in the NHL.

New Brunswick is still a bilingual province and by having Quebec leave would not stop the french being on the labels of everything. And the bilingual labels does not prevent us from having the latest products.

DaNoobie

I was just gonna say, since when did US join Canada to play in the NHL :P

I dont think it would have that much of an effect on rest of Canada? I've always had the idea that Quebec is pretty much good for nothing except to get the best government contracts.
In my messed up world, they're the awkward slacker in the family, 30 years old but always come home for a handout anytime hes out of cash.

Kevin M.

I wonder if we'd need passports to go there haha. Seriously though, I think Quebec adds a lot to the overall "personality" and "character" of Canada. If you've ever been to Quebec, you'll know what I'm talking about. It's like having a whole different culture with a different language and demeanor blended with the overall Canadian culture and it permeates throughout the country. I don't know the history behind it, but I'm sure Quebec has had a positive influence towards creating the multicultural environment we enjoy today.

On another note, did you ever realize how unique the Vancouver area is? We have such a diverse variety of cultures and religions here, and for the most part, there is no discrimination or hatred. When you look around in your classes, you see muslims, asians, africans, and all sorts of other ethnicities all brought together by a common desire to learn and be at peace with each other. I think that's amazing and we should feel lucky.

Krazy_Konrad

I would say that the NHL is a 'Bi-national' hockey legue, since there are two countries officially involved. So by having more then 2 countries involved it would make the league 'multi-national' or 'tri-national' if you prefer.

The best example of products available in the US but not in Canada due to French translation requirments is the latest guitar Hero game. It is available in the US, but not here, on account of the the french translation of the game packaging.

I wonder if we would share a currency or if they would make their own currency. With all sorts of French Canadian Heros. I wonder if they would still hang out in the British commonwealth? Ha, or allie themselves with France, just like the good old days!

baby e

Kevin M.;18800 said:

We have such a diverse variety of cultures and religions here, and for the most part, there is no discrimination or hatred.

Everyone is racist to some degree, keep in mind. Some are just more vocal than others, and thats obviously frowned upon.

baby e

But back on topic, i love Quebec!

The winters there are so pretty!

I would hate to live there tho. I used to have to go visit my grandparents there all the time and it was so cold.

JayDub

Um... Guitar Hero III is available to be purchased in Canada, I think you are confusing the terms "sold out" and "not available because of the French Labeling". The former is not affected by any language.

Morro

It's Rock Band that isn't available here yet.