Canada still in search of its identity ?

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[Bezprym]

Which rebellions ? I'm referring to English, not French Canada.

The title says: Canada still in search.... "French Canada" is also a part of Canada. Similarly you can claim the USA has no identity because you know nothing about Nebraska.

Anyway, the leader of the rebellion in Upper Canada (currently is a part of Ontario province), was William Lyon Mackenzie - he was a Scottish immigrant. And grandfather of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canadian prime minister (for three times).

[Melki]

It's also the location too, a country located far north in the Americas which defines a lot of the culture. Plus, also every province has its own distinct culture and they are like a confederation of former commonwealth states, like Newfoundland with its unique accent, and Irish influenced population and culture, Nova Scotia with the Scots/Acadians, Alberta with its interior prairie cowboy culture etc.

Yes, but it's not very special. The different U.S. states also have different accents, prairie cowboys. By identity, I mean: a legend for example. What about the First Nations ? The Amerindian culture is stronger in Canada than in the U.S. Any famous Amerindian who could be the National hero ?

[BeerBaron]

Canada has never and will never have any identity beyond "polite" and "passive aggressive" it's true. Canada consumes so much leftist propaganda it can't.

Bc- Chinese
Alberta- wanna be Americans
Saskatchewan- same but with crazed natives
Manitoba- who knows
Ontario-indians
Quebec- confused French mixes
Maritimes- out of work fishermen
Territories- mines that people only work at and some natives

See how confusing Canada is

[Shah-Jehan]

Yes, but it's not very special. The different U.S. states also have different accents, prairie cowboys. By identity, I mean: a legend for example. What about the First Nations ? The Amerindian culture is stronger in Canada than in the U.S. Any famous Amerindian who could be the National hero ?

Jacques Cartier and his landing in Quebec I guess, but you probably would consider that as the French part. There's also the Hudson Bay company.

[Melki]

The title says: Canada still in search.... "French Canada" is also a part of Canada. Similarly you can claim the USA has no identity because you know nothing about Nebraska.

Anyway, the leader of the rebellion in Upper Canada (currently is a part of Ontario province), was William Lyon Mackenzie - he was a Scottish immigrant. And grandfather of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canadian prime minister (for three times).

A title must always be short and straight, go to the point, catch the attention. Nobody would buy a newspaper if the headline was too long. I was referring to English Canada. But all opinions are welcome, even about French Canada.

Quebecers call the French "maudits Français" = damned French. Because in 1759, England defeated France in Canada. And France abandonned its colons, didn't bother about them anymore. French Canadians became British subjects, forced to pledge allegiance to the King/Queen of England. And they still reproach it to France. Most of the time, the expression "maudits Français" is meant to be a joke, said with affection. But sometimes it can also be an insult: "damned Frenchman!" Because French are known for being arrogant. When they travel to Quebec, they behave as if they were in their homeland.

[Shah-Jehan]

A title must always be short and straight, go to the point, catch the attention. Nobody would buy a newspaper if the headline was too long. I was referring to English Canada. But all opinions are welcome, even about French Canada.

Quebecers call the French "maudits Français" = damned French. Because in 1759, England defeated France in Canada. And France abandonned its colons, didn't bother about them anymore. French Canadians became British subjects, forced to pledge allegiance to the King/Queen of England. And they still reproach it to France. Most of the time, the expression "maudits Français" is meant to be a joke, said with affection. But sometimes it can also be an insult. Because French are famous for being arrogant. When they travel to Quebec, they behave as if they were home.

Yes, that's why most Quebecois identify as Canadien, instead of French.

[Melki]

Yes, that's why most Quebecois identify as Canadien, instead of French.

I'm not sure most French Canadians identify themselves as Canadiens. Quebec almost became an independent nation twenty years ago. And Acadians living in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec have a tragic past. I guess You know better than me how they were expelled by the British Army. That's why some of them are still bitter towards Mother England and don't want to be part of the British Commonwealth.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_the_Acadians

[Melki]

Anyway, the leader of the rebellion in Upper Canada (currently is a part of Ontario province), was William Lyon Mackenzie - he was a Scottish immigrant. And grandfather of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canadian prime minister (for three times).

Never heard of him (I only know there's a MacKenzie river). For sure, he's not as well-known as Washington or Lincoln, who are world famous.

In France, we are not too familiar with Canadian history, even with the French part, which concern us directly.

[Melki]

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