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Thread #96078   Message #1875598
Posted By: gnu
03-Nov-06 - 04:18 PM
Thread Name: BS: Acadian Descent
Subject: RE: BS: Acadian Descent
There are many Quebecois in New Brunswick. Mosly the Madawaska area... in fact, around Edmunston, there are many who fly the Republie (spg?) de Madawaska flag and want to separate from New Brunswick.

As far as the Eastern portion of New Brunswick, especially the southeastern portion, known as the heart of Acadie (Moncton is on the western boundary which is along the Petitcodiac River), there are very few Quebecois.

Regarding a dislike of Quebecois, the dislike is for the Separatistes. Like you said, sIx, not a discussion worth entering. I will just say that I admire many of their policies... in fact, on some issues they seem more Canadian than some of our politicians in their desire to maintain their cultural heritage, their soverignty over their land, and their socialistic institutions like health care, education, and the like.

You are certainly correct regarding land claims, GUEST. Essentially, Quebec was a narrow strip of land along the St. Lawrence. They were granted Prince Rupert's Land and Ungava upon the condition of staying in the Confederation. And, they don't own the Seaway, either. Anyway... again... a thorough or even slightly meaningful discussion is beyond the scope of tghis forum.