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Federalism, Quebec and minority francophones in Canada
OTTAWA, March 6, 2006 — Many people view federalism as a way for societies and provinces to live together while others see it as the end of Canada. The ongoing debate about federalism fuels many questions: Does Canadian federalism need to be more functional or more asymmetrical? Is federalism conditional on a strong national identity or should it give more recognition to Quebec? Where do the rights of non-territorial minorities fit in? What should the position of minority francophones in Canada be? Can the Canadian model of federalism benefit from international comparisons?
In an effort to tackle these questions, the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Research on French Canadian Culture (CRFCC) and the Chaire de recherche sur la francophonie et les politiques publiques are holding a seminar entitled “Federalism, Quebec and minority francophones in Canada.” Several researchers from Canada and Europe will participate representing a variety of viewpoints.
| WHAT: | CRFCC and Chaire de recherche sur la francophonie et les politiques publiques seminar (in French) “Federalism, Quebec and minority francophones in Canada.” |
| WHEN: | March 9 to 11, 2006 |
| WHERE: | Tabaret Hall, Senate Room (TBT 083) 550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa |
