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Essay / quebec - 561
Quebec is a distinct society within Canada (Darkside). With its own civil code, its language and a single dominant faith (Roman Catholic), French Quebec is resolutely distinguished from the rest of Canada and many Quebecers are fighting to preserve this distinction (Darkside). Francophones in Quebec are fighting not only to preserve this distinction, but also to be recognized as a distinct entity of Canada with recognized cultural differences ranging not only from religion, but also ethnic roots that extend to linguistic differences as well. This desire to preserve their culture is what makes them a politically relevant example of a country pursuing nationalist causes. We will explore the ethnic and linguistic traits as well as the cultural events that inspire Quebec nationalism. People who live in the province of Quebec are often called Quebecois. But this is not the only definition. A growing number of French speakers living in Quebec consider themselves Québécois, and in 2006 a motion was approved by the majority of the Canadian House of Commons which declares that Quebec...