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There was no bilingual policy of any kind. Lord Durham did not think so: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Report_on_the_Affairs_of_British_North_America My inability? It was also Trudeau's just before he changed his mind and went ahead and sowed the seeds of destruction.

I don't think they are bigots. They are simply fed up with corrupt dictated government language legislation making them TRUE 2nd class citizens. I don't wish anything. But it is another story with the federal government beginning in the Trudeau era. Actually I believe in the territorial principle for Canada. If you are French you go and live in Quebec. If you are English speaking you go and live anywhere else in English speaking Canada.

I don't have to live in New Brunswick to know what is going on relating to outright language discrimination. I have experienced it and lived through it and know what they are talking about. Bilingualism is a social revolution initiated by dictator Trudeau and his 'just society' that makes majority English speaking Canadians 2nd class citizens.

How about using the quote function,asshole.

You are wandering all over the place. You are nothing but a cheap,French supremacist, as well as an activist, along with your sympathizer lackey followers.

Even immigrants know better not to carry on conversations in a foreign language in the presence of other English speaking workers as it is impolite and just looking for trouble. They know this and most have properly integrated and have no problem speaking English. There are Nazi type laws in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that make the 4.5% Francophone population (out of Quebec) in all of Canada equal to the entire English speaking population of Canada and that form the basis for corrupt language laws out of Quebec. Relating to the French language, Trudeau left no stone unturned in his quest to degrade the majority English speaking population of Canada.

Obviously you do not have any concept relating to the development of corrupt language policies and the application of such policies. But most of all, you don't have any concept of how this country FREELY evolved in making the English language the de facto language of business and common communication in Canada.

That should be ungrammatical. Your off topic petty grievances are not worth the trouble of even replying to.

How about more insults to your intelligence, this time coming from officially bilingual New Brunswick: Another dismissed Letter To The Editor September 2009. Are English speaking New Brunswickers being gagged? 70 Hill Street Minto N.B E3B 4N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, Occasionally a New Brunswick citizen dares to venture into the realm of complaining about the taboo subject of forced bilingualism and duplication that this small province cannot afford. One recent example being the July 5th article in a local news paper entitled “GRADUATION WAS EYE-OPENING” by author James Thompson. For the past two or more years the Anglo Society of N.B. has been submitting monthly letters to several provincial newspapers on this very subject that rarely get published, with the exception of a couple of smaller privately owned papers. Could it be that our Canadian charter of rights only allows for politically correct freedom of press? Apparently there is no longer such thing as freedom of speech. The question is what will it take to change the discriminatory situation that the majority now finds itself which has evolved over the past forty years? Why must English institutions be forced to provide bilingual services while in several cases more and more French institutions are deemed unilingual? One thing we have learned is that we cannot rely on our elected representatives to institute change since they fear loosing a few votes come the next election. Therefore it is up to the people to stand up and take the necessary action. Some have suggested a tax revolt designed to curb this financial bleeding of revenue that N.B. taxpayers have endured for the past four decades. A province- country which discriminates against the majority of its taxpayers is likely doomed to fail. Be Isolated, Be Ignored, Be Attacked, Be in Doubt, but do not be silenced. Matthew Glenn President, Anglo Society of N.B. www.asnb.ca Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E4B-3N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, Re: The proposed sale of N.B. Power to Hydro Quebec. What have our elected representatives been smoking? Remember the power deal made with Newfoundland where Quebec has generated $21 billion of revenue while NFLD nets only one $billion? There is a great deal more to be concerned about when signing on to this deal than present or future power rates, and that is, the very future of this province. Anyone with a pea for a brain could visualize what Quebec ’s long term goals are. Firstly, N.B. will become Quebec ’s branch office and N.B. power will become another make work project for Quebecers. Eventually all English speaking employees will be forced to become bilingual or be replaced. We must remember that Quebec is a unilingual French province “COUNTRY” where the English language is all but outlawed, enforced by language police. Don’t think for a minute that it won’t apply to any business owned by Quebec regardless of what province it is situated, therefore qualified English speaking New Brunswickers will be shut out and many will be forced to leave the province for meaningful employment elsewhere. As French speakers move from Quebec to N.B they will be demanding more French schools, cultural centers medical clinics, etc. with the majority taxpayer paying the lion’s share of the bill, at least until our population reaches their desired goal of 50% plus one French. Then will come Quebec ’s Bill.101 outlawing the English language province wide. Remember, Jean Chretien was one of the authors of Trudeau’s 1982 constitutional changes and had a specific goal in mind when he convinced Jean Cherest to become premier of Quebec . That being to push French as deeply as possible into other parts of Canada using the billions of tax dollars in equalization payments sent to Ottawa mostly by Alberta . For those who are not aware Quebec receives 45% of those annual $ billions. The next step will be to freeze out the other Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland until they eventually circum to a similar Quebec buyout of their major resources. It would appear that our English politicians have already sworn allegiance to separatist Quebec . “Hello Quebec Good Bye New Brunswick ”. Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President, Anglo Society of N.B. www.asnb.ca .............................................................................. Crown Won’t Translate French Documents Response To An Article of September 26, 2009 Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E4B-4N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, In response to the September 26th article in a local news paper entitled “Lawyer upset that Crown won’t translate French documents” This is obviously nothing new. I learned from personal experience when I was assaulted by an individual from Quebec who requested the trial be in French. The only translation I received was a highly paid translator whispering a portion of the proceedings in my ear, half of which I could not hear and was most often unable to have repeated. I was informed the reason for not supplying full translation was it would be too expensive. That never appears to be the case when court proceedings and documents are translated from English to French. The Anglo Society of N.B. commends judge Lordon for bringing this discriminating issue to the attention of New Brunswick tax payers. If this service is available to one language group it should also apply to the other. There is one issue mentioned in the article that I and the Anglo Society disagree with when Judge Lordon referred to Canada as a bilingual country , which it is not. How can Canada be a bilingual country when one province “ Quebec ” with 22% of the population refuses to have anything to do with official “forced” bilingualism on the grounds that it’s too expensive and would siphen much needed revenue from essential services. We are still witnessing the N.B. language commissioner yanging about the need for more bilingualism “French” in management positions. How much longer can this small province with a limited tax base continue to provide duplication at an ever increasing rate? In other words run two provinces on one public purse. Could the long range plan be to convert N.B. into a unilingual French province following Quebec ’s example? One can easily determine that the political machinery works, because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority. By what right does a minority force it’s language on a majority? Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President, Anglo Society of N.B www.asnb.ca. 10/20/2009 06:50 AM .................................................................................................................................... Quebec Has It Right Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick Another rejected Letter To The Editor August 2009. Why don't the major newspapers want to print the truth? 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E3B 4N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, From recent government reports it would appear that the French population in N.B. is in decline and our governments are willing to prop up that language and culture at any cost. The most recent announcement is to bring French speaking immigrants from Africa . How similar would their language be to the French language in New Brunswick ? Most likely these immigrants would require both English and French language training before becoming employable creating an added cost to tax payers, not to mention social assistance and housing. According to government records immigrants receive $2500.00 per month while our N.B. seniors receive approx. $1000.00 The Anglo Society of N.B. is constantly being contacted by individuals who are finding it difficult acquiring affordable housing and others who are unable to obtain timely medical attention. We regularly advise these people to contact their MLA for assistance. One individual was recently informed by their family doctor that it could be 18 month before they could consult with a specialist concerning a serious back problem and possibly another long wait for an operation. Meanwhile this individual must rely on expensive pain killing medication in order to continue working. It’s obvious, propping up the French language and culture by our government supersedes all essential services in this province. When will English speaking tax payers wake up from Sleepy Hollow and demand that our elected representatives get their priorities in order? By what right does a minority force it’s language on a majority? Quebec has it right when they say it’s too expensive and want no part of official “FORCED” bilingualism. Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President, Anglo Society of N.B. www.asnb.ca. 10/05/2009 05:00 PM ............................................................................................ Will Health Care In English Continue To Exist? This is a Letter To The Editor that was rejected by the major newspapers in New Brunswick July 2009 Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E3B 4N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, It has become increasingly evident that the dark shadow of apartheid “minority rule” is engulfing our province. One only need listen to radio and TV interviews and news casts to determine that most, if not all top positions in government and a large percentage of businesses are held by Francophones. This has recently been proven when a perfectly qualified bilingual English speaking doctor was denied the position to head the new Saint John trauma center. Instead it appears that a French doctor from Quebec has already been chosen because of upgraded language qualifications which were changed midstream and now trumps all other qualifications. Recently a French medical college to train new doctors was established at the University of Moncton , with a promise of an English one to be located at the UNB Saint John University , which is yet to become a reality, apparently scheduled for the fall of 2010. This appears to coincide with the Liberal Government’s recent plan to freeze doctor’s fees for two years, therefore discouraging any more English doctors from relocating to N.B until several French doctors graduate to fill the vacancies and predicted shortages. Since we haven’t heard from our spineless English politicians on the issue it must already be established that, even though the French population is only around 30%, New Brunswick has become a French province. Apparently they have been warned to keep their mouth closed on such a contentious issue for fear of waking up the sleeping public. Another glaring example is when the two new health regions were established with the French one being designated region A and the English region B as though English were now the minority. A May 31st article on the opinion page of the Daily Gleaner by author Tom Hickie tells the story as is happening, yet most New Brunswickers remain silent for fear of being labeled racist. It’s time to wake up and face reality. By what right does a minority force it’s language on a majority? Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President, Anglo Society of N.B. www.asnb.ca Response To This Article of September 26, 2009 Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E4B-4N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, In response to the September 26th article in a local news paper entitled “Lawyer upset that Crown won’t translate French documents” This is obviously nothing new. I learned from personal experience when I was assaulted by an individual from Quebec who requested the trial be in French. The only translation I received was a highly paid translator whispering a portion of the proceedings in my ear, half of which I could not hear and was most often unable to have repeated. I was informed the reason for not supplying full translation was it would be too expensive. That never appears to be the case when court proceedings and documents are translated from English to French. The Anglo Society of N.B. commends judge Lordon for bringing this discriminating issue to the attention of New Brunswick tax payers. If this service is available to one language group it should also apply to the other. There is one issue mentioned in the article that I and the Anglo Society disagree with when Judge Lordon referred to Canada as a bilingual country , which it is not. How can Canada be a bilingual country when one province “ Quebec ” with 22% of the population refuses to have anything to do with official “forced” bilingualism on the grounds that it’s too expensive and would siphen much needed revenue from essential services. We are still witnessing the N.B. language commissioner yanging about the need for more bilingualism “French” in management positions. How much longer can this small province with a limited tax base continue to provide duplication at an ever increasing rate? In other words run two provinces on one public purse. Could the long range plan be to convert N.B. into a unilingual French province following Quebec ’s example? One can easily determine that the political machinery works, because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority. By what right does a minority force it’s language on a majority? Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President, Anglo Society of N.B www.asnb.ca. 10/13/2009 07:40 AM ................................................................................................. Another Denied Employment Because of Forced Bilingualism How a qualifed and experienced individual is treated in this province if they are not bilingual Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick Dear Editor, This letter was inspired by the article written by Don Martin: It's up to Tory Senate to save Canada from bilingual court, National Post, May 10, 2010. Don Martin: It's up to Tory Senate to save Canada from bilingual court <http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2010/05/10/don-martin-it-s-up-to-tory-senate-to-save-canada-from-bilingual-court.aspx> I have been searching for a full-time administration job in our municipal, provincial and federal governments since receiving a six month lay-off notice from the American based company that I work for. Only to discover that unless I am fluently bilingual, I need not apply. The job postings that I have reviewed all state “We are an Equal Opportunity Employer”, but all of the job postings state, “Written and spoken competence in English and French is required”. How is this equal opportunity? It is only equal for those who speak both languages and they are, according to the last census, 17% of the population in Canada. The majority of the population which is approximately 83% English and other languages, are being blatantly discriminated against by their own municipal, provincial and federal governments. Once realizing, unless I become bilingual I will never be able to work for my government, I began concentrating on larger corporations within my province, but unfortunately I am finding bilingualism is also required in this sector as well. I do believe French Canadians should be serviced in their language by our government, but the hiring practice for minority language should be done on a “as numbers warrant” basis to make government employment equal to all Canadian citizens, instead of the very select few 17% who are self-proclaimed bilingual. Based on the Laws of Probability, the hiring practice of our governments, hiring out of a small group of Canadians only, are not hiring based on the most qualified to perform the job, therefore, the Canadian tax payers are paying for lower quality of service than they would without the language biased hiring practice in place today. Why are we allowing our governments to spend our hard earned tax dollars to pay for lower quality services and to discriminate against the majority of Canadians? What amazes me is that the English speakers in this country have not and are not standing up for their rights. Perhaps this is a matter for the Commissioner of Official Languages, Mr. Graham Fraser. After all, English is supposed to be one of the official languages, is it not? As for hiring bilingual Supreme Court candidates only, this would be the proverbial, cutting off our nose off to spite our face. Especially, when the Supreme Court presently provides full translation service. These positions require the most qualified of all Canadian citizens, not the most qualified of only 17% of the population. I encourage everyone who agrees that the hiring policies of our municipal, provincial and federal governments has gone far enough, to write, email, or fax your local MLA, MP, Premier, and Prime Minister, Steven Harper to voice your concerns and opinions. If we don’t speak up, we will not be heard. Sincerely, Heather Wilkins 161 Route 104 Keswick, NB E6L2A3 506-363-5983 05/17/2010 08:15 AM ......................................................................................................... English Police Officers Treated Like Second Class Citizens "This could result in delays, confusion and in some cases be a danger to the officers involved" Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E3B 4N3 (506)327-6723 Dear Editor, It is clearly evident that our laws do not apply to all New Brunswickers. Throughout the past few years several instances have occurred which make a mockery of our justice system. There are some who break the law, and in some cases purposely to have the courts force cities and the province to provide by-laws and police services in both English and French in areas where it isn't necessary. This must present a hardship for unilingual English police officers who are dedicated to their jobs and public safety, especially when judges dismiss charges based on language. Police officers, especially in New Brunswick are finding it next to impossible to receive promotions within their ranks even after he or she has served faithfully for many years. One wonders why they would wish to stay and work in a province where they are treated like second class employees. Information that was recently provided to the Anglo Society by a retired RCMP officer reveals just how our English speaking officers are being treated by their French speaking colleagues. In most cases during meetings, lunch and coffee breaks the French officers carry on their conversations in the French language leaving the English officers with little or no knowledge of what is being discussed. Likewise much of the radio communication between officers is conducted in French requiring English officers to request translation. This could result in delays, confusion and in some cases be a danger to the officers involved. In my last few years before retirement from the Federal Government.I was subjected to much of the same treatment, so I am aware of what the English speaking officers are faced with on a daily basis. This is clearly a scheme to degrade and discourage English employees into quitting, requesting a transfer or take early retirement so they can be replaced by another Francophone. Was this how Louie Robichaud's equal opportunity was designed to work? All English speaking Federal and Provincial Government employees should rally together with a group called "Canadian Oppressed Public Servants in Ottawa and demand changes to such racist practices. Their web address is www.languagefairness.org. The seventy percent English population of N.B. can no longer rely on our quisling politicians for any support. By what right does a minority force it's language on a majority? Be Isolated, Be Ignored, Be Attacked, Be in Doubt, Be Frightened, but do not be Silenced. Bertrand Russell Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President Anglo Society of N.B. www.asnb.ca 05/13/2010 07:08 AM ......................................................................................................... Quebec actively interfering in the affairs of other provinces Article as published in the "Dialogue Magazine" Vol 21, No.2 Aug/Sept 2007 Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick Goodbye, so long, auf wiedersehen, goodbye by Michael Neilly (email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>) This will probably be my last Dialogue magazine column on Quebec. For one thing, so many people write so ably and eloquently on the topic that there is little that I could add. For another, I’m sick of what the Quebec “thing” has cost Canada in general. The biggest problems that Canada faces today are globalization, social decay and pollution; yet for decades, we have been distracted by Quebec’s puffed up, fascist politicians, who are determined to goose-step over basic democratic and constitutionally-guaranteed human rights to get what, they will find, will bring them little satisfaction. A headline in the Nov. 8/06 Ottawa Citizen read, “Quebec to promote French from coast to coast”. “We have a responsibility with regard to who we are and to what constitutes the Quebec nation”, proclaimed Mr. Charest, unveiling his new policy on francophone Canada, stating further that “the active defence and promotion of Quebec’s interests and identity within Canada is closely linked to the narrow co-operation with francophone communities.” In other words, Quebec intends to support and defend (or meddle in) francophone minority communities across Canada, as does the federal government right now. With this latest announcement, Quebec’s naked nationalist aspirations are reminiscent of Serbia’s longing for a Greater Serbia and one can easily draw parallels between Canada and the old Yugoslavia, both socialist countries with multicultural societies, both with one aggressive province bent on defending minority communities in the other provinces. Quebec’s talk of independence is one thing, but actively interfering in the affairs of other provinces, this is something entirely different. This interference is a natural evolution of Quebec nationalism, which, for some naïve souls, means strictly focusing on if, how and when the province of Quebec will separate. Experts say, for instance, that Quebec has no "right" to separate, since there is no mechanism to do this in our constitution. However, I think separation will happen, among other nasty things, but not in the way people think. Let me say that joining a federation is like signing a marriage contract. Simply because a marriage contract itself does not contain a “mechanism” to dissolve the marriage, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a divorce! Theoretically, Quebec’s secession could occur with either negotiations prior to separation or a “spontaneous” Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) with negotiations afterwards. However, there will never be a negotiated separation for two reasons: First, no Canadian Prime Minister wishes to go down in the history books as being the one who negotiated the breakup of Canada. Second, the separatists won’t negotiate either because, were they to negotiate up front, the true costs of Quebec's separation would at last be known to all Quebecers. These costs would be enormous: Canadian Forces bases, equipment and personnel, post office, central bank, currency and its valuation, real estate values, Western Quebecer’s access to jobs, especially government jobs, in Ottawa and Ontario in general, standard of living, Indian reserves, Employment Insurance, loss of territory, etc. Therefore, discounting a negotiated separation, either separation will be announced one morning in a Unilateral Declaration of Independence and frantic negotiations will occur afterwards or attempts will be made to destabilize the federal government and precipitate the breakup of Canada. In either case, as with Yugoslavia (Serbia) and the USSR (Russia), a rump state will emerge, namely Greater Quebec, with or without the express permission of Quebecers. It will simply be done by those in power. Over the decades, there haven’t been many nation states that declared UDI without the collapse of the mother state around it, again like Yugoslavia and the USSR. So, were I a separatist strategist or a fan of a Greater Quebec, I would certainly encourage dissent and political instability in Canada proper using, say, our divide and conquer Charter, multiculturalism, the environista movement, etc. The Liberal party, intentionally or otherwise, has been quite instrumental in weakening English Canada along these lines. At the same time Quebec’s culture and language “purity” is maintained through Law 101 and selective immigration from French-speaking countries. Charest’s fascist proclamations raise another disturbing possibility, annexation. Again mindful of the breakup of Yugoslavia, watch for Quebec’s annexation of New Brunswick in addition to UDI, to “rescue” the second largest concentration of francophones in Canada, the Acadian French, from “assimilation”. It would be a mistake to think that Quebec’s pacifist posturing with respect to world events translates into pacifism in its own “backyard”, rather a manifest destiny almost totally unobstructed by sleepy Canada. With few Canadian troops to speak of east of Quebec save for the Royal Canadian Regiment, which I predict will be mysteriously confined to their barracks during the whole event, and the only route to New Brunswick for Western Canadian tanks and troops through the Quebec “nation”, it would be quite easy for Quebec to annex that province with little interference from the rest of Canada. But wait, there’s more! Imagine that you are separatists planning independence. Would you accept the risk of a diminished Quebec, minus all the territory you gained since confederation, with a debased currency, no government jobs, a ruined housing market, flight of capital, etc., as you would expect with pure separation? Or would you prefer annexation of not only New Brunswick, but also Ontario? This would allow you to keep the Canadian dollar, preserve government jobs, a banking system, postal system and armed forces. You would get some very nice parliament buildings, too! In fact, Quebec is already taking Ontario by stealth. Useful idiot provincial Premier Dalton McGuinty has already appointed an Official Languages Commissioner and is seriously considering Official Bilingualism for Ontario. In Eastern Ontario, we are building segregated, French-only clinics, schools and community centres …quot; the puffed-up politician’s siren call of purity is hard to resist. Ontario is the linchpin and once it is removed, Canada, as we know it (the Upper Canada run by Eastern robber barons anyway) falls et voilà, Greater Quebec. I think that the average Quebecer, like the average Canadian, has little to do with the elites that run our respective governments and has, in effect, gone along for the ride. This inaction, apathy, or “delirious abandonment” will have serious consequences down the road for all concerned and the spontaneous goodwill seen from Canadians in 1995 during the last referendum has all but gone. Considering all of the above, wouldn’t you rather negotiate terms now, if only to underscore the real cost of separation. It would be very powerful to set a separation date with a “separation” clock, like the Doomsday clock, to countdown to secession. So let’s just say good-bye now and remain friends, shall we? Enough with the maudlin hearts and minds campaigns that culminated in the sponsorship scandal, the buses to Montreal and the saccharine “gosh, if only we Anglos spoke French, we could all get along” mantra. Write the whole experience off now as the cost of our monstrous apathy and incredible wishful thinking. Alert readers will remember that I did say earlier in this piece that there would never be a negotiated separation - by politicians. But considering the alternatives I’ve just described, we, the common people, should at least try. Quebec will still be there in the morning, in one shape or another, just as there is a Serbia and Russia. After all, a nation is more than its puffed-up politicians or lines on a map. It’s a state of mind. Let’s try using that mind. 10/01/2007 10:45 AM ................................................................................................................... More and More Signage in French First or French Only As published in the Daily Gleaner Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick 70 Hill Street Minto N.B. E4B 3N3 Dear Editor, Due to what has been happening in this province, could it be that New Brunswick has become a part of Quebec but our elected representatives have not yet mustered the courage and honesty to officially inform us? One glaring example is that more and more signage throughout the province is appearing unilingual French or French First."Quebec's BILL 101". The Provincial Government has even resorted to erecting such signage under the cover of darkness for fear of a protest by members of the Anglo Society. One recent example being the N.B. Liquor outlet in Minto. It is time that New Brunswickers became more vigilant and vocal when noticing this type of signage which is now appearing in some private businesses. Such businesses should be boycotted until they change this policy. Surely they are aware that 70% of the population are English speaking or has that been changed as has our history? There are some who do not approve of Anglo Society members protesting against this gradual changing of signage to French only or French first but when phone calls and letters are ignored there is no other choice but to take action. For those who still wish to ignore the problem and hope it will go away, "be assured it will not" should read the book titled BILINGUAL TO-DAY FRENCH TOMORROW by author J V Andrew which was written ten years after the Official Languages act was passed. Being a Lieutenant Commander in the R.C.N. he was well aware of it's consequences. This book is available at some libraries or can be purchased by calling (506)327-6723 or visit our website at www.asnb.ca for more information. Members and non members are encouraged to contact our office when discovering signage that does not reflect the demographics of this province. We appreciate your concern and assistance. At a recent Anglo Society meeting it was unanimously agreed that members would increase their protest activity in 2007. To ignore what is happening in our province would be cowardly and shameful. Sincerely, Matthew Glenn President Anglo Society of N.B. 10/01/2007 10:45 AM .............................................................. Reader reports what she calls reverse discrimination As published in the Daily Gleaner Friday, April 21, 2006 Views expressed by individuals in these letters are not necessarily the views of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick by Audrey Spence I am an employee of Service New Brunswick in Sackville, and have worked as a call-in casual, being extended every three months for the last four years. When a position for a part-time position became available and was posted, I readily submitted my resume which stated in detail that I had been doing the exact job for the last two years. I never was granted and interview. When I asked my manager why I was not considered for the position, he told me that I was not qualified for the job. Flabbergasted, I asked him in what way I was not qualified. He replied that because I could not speak French, I was not qualified. Now, up until the competition was run, the Sackville office was never considered a bilingual office. Also, the summer before, all N.B. employees were offered French language training at NBCC Moncton. Both myself and the full-time person in our office requested this training and we were both refused. But now, suddenly, I am not qualified to do the very job I have been doing for four years, only because I cannot speak French. Where is the fairness in this? Whom do I turn to? I have lived in New Brunswick all of my life, have raised a family here, have two sons in university and a daughter still to go in a couple of years. I pay taxes. I have worked hard, and competently for SNB for the last four years, only to have my face slapped when I wish to advance a little. Audrey Spence Sackville, N.B. 04/28/2006 08:28 PM And you are suppose to be intelligent.

Oh, the laughing Franco-Ontarian insult clown is back. But I will agree with your statement.

Ha-ha-ha---"brutally". Just an editing error grammar queen. There is really no need to fly off your PINK royal throne. Actually, what I am concerned about are gutless politicians who have bowed to the language policies of an especially traitorous socialistic PM from Quebec and spineless politicians from all parties, who have bowed to the demands of minority French ideological socialist and who have infiltrated all levels of government. Remember what Trudeau said way back in the sixties: "Quebec can make French the only official language in spite of the Constitution". Pierre Trudeau, 1967. “Unilingual Anglophones will be sentenced to a lifetime of job immobility" - Pierre Trudeau. And what Bourassa said: "Bilingualism is unthinkable for Quebec". Robert Bourassa, 1988.

Your inferiority complex is working overtime and obviously responsible for pumping out the personal insults. Quote from the article: "Justice Métivier ruled the bylaw did not violate the two men's rights -- she dismissed Galganov's application quickly on the grounds that, unlike Brisson, he didn't live in Russell " Official languages, official bilingualism, official multiculturalism and cultural policies within the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not a free gift from government but is supported and paid for by FORCED government taxes by mainly English speaking Canadians and therefore is nothing more than cultural welfare. White, Christian, English speaking Canadians are being badly discriminated on by their own federal, provincial and municiple governments in many areas associated with these forced government imposed cultural policies. Your views are only an opinion and outside of Quebec do not reflect the true linguistic nature of Canada in which the English language is the de facto language and business language of Canada. You must know the judge. You are Francophone, are you not? And you have proven in many post that you see nothing wrong and approve of government imposed equality. So obviously you approve of minority linguistic rule/control over English majority concerns. The only thing many of us laugh about is your screen name 'CANADIEN' in BIG capital letters in an obvious effort to try to impress to help curb your inferiority complex. We know what 'CANADIEN' is---just another French Canadian phony activist. Jobs belong to competent individuals in the society that created them ....and should be just like in Quebec except English only jobs in English Canada, the way it freely evolved with no government linguistic intervention. English Canadian employer requirements have been ALTERED by CORRUPT DISCRIMINATORY FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL and MUNICIPLE LANGUAGE LEGISLATION also influencing private business, forcing minority French language into the English language workforce of municipalities, cities and provinces. Seems you do a lot of communicating with governments that most people never do in their entire lifetime. Face it, you know very well that 'communicating with my government' translates to stealing English speaking jobs in English de facto society via corrupt language policies. If it was just a matter of communicating with your federal, provincial, municipal government it could very well (relating to francophones) be all done in Quebec especially in this era of computers or with translation services. Most immigrant Canadians learn the majority English language with little problem,so why do French Canadians have a problem learning the English language who have been here since confederation? You are breaking the rules of a normal society. Normally minorities learn the working language of the country and not the majority learning dead languages of minorities in order to survive. An MD who chooses to go to university to obtain a medical degree does so FREELY and is NOT compelled by government policies to do so or suffer the consequences. The way it is with bilingual policies, is that the English citizen is FORCED by government policy to learn a minority French language for many jobs, in English majority cities and SUFFER the consequences if you don't. Even starve in the street. This type of policy is extremely corrupt and I won't buy it and never will. Vulnerable? No different than it used to be when English speaking Catholics funded their own separate schools in Ontario or English speaking Canadians funded their own schools in Quebec. But to-day ALL Ontario tax payers pay to support the various schools, French included, even though French is only a little over 4%of Ontario's population. The English language is not in danger but English speaking jobs are in GREAT danger.

What point? The justice dismissed Galganov's application quickly on the grounds that, unlike Brisson, he didn't live in Russell . She also included "but also reflected "a proper exercise of power by the township" in its effort "to advance linguistic equality in Russell, where a linguistically vulnerable francophone population resides." Of course this is simply another way of providing cultural welfare. This means that when business owners post the mandatory bilingual signs in Russell they must have services provided by surprise, surprise bilingual staff meaning more than likely the hiring of bilingual Francophones. Again an appeal has been filed. It's not over. You haven't debunked anything. I never said you were pursuing French domination, rather French domination in general in the way of 'French job creation' otherwise known as stealing English speaking jobs under the guise of minority French induced bilingualism. LOOK HOW EASY IT IS. Section #14 of Ontario's French Language Services Act STATES: Municipal by-laws re official languages 14. <http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/french/elaws_statutes_90f32_f.htm> (1) <http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/french/elaws_statutes_90f32_f.htm> The council of a municipality that is in an area designated in the Schedule may pass a by-law providing that the administration of the municipality shall be conducted in both English and French and that all or specified municipal services to the public shall be made available in both languages. R.S.O. 1990, c. F.32, s. 14 (1). Right to services in English and French (2) <http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/french/elaws_statutes_90f32_f.htm> When a by-law referred to in subsection (1) is in effect, a person has the right to communicate in English or French with any office of the municipality, and to receive available services to which the by-law applies, in either language. R.S.O. 1990, c. F.32, s. 14 (2). Regional councils (3) <http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/french/elaws_statutes_90f32_f.htm> Where an area designated in the Schedule is in a regional municipality and the council of a municipality in the area passes a by-law under subsection (1), the council of the regional municipality may also pass a by-law under subsection (1) in respect of its administration and services. 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. SCHEDULE <http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/french/elaws_statutes_90f32_f.htm> MUNICIPALITY OR DISTRICT AREA City of Greater Sudbury All City of Hamilton All of the City of Hamilton as it exists on December 31, 2000 City of Ottawa All City of Toronto All Regional Municipality of Niagara Cities of: Port Colborne and Welland Regional Municipality of Peel City of Brampton Regional Municipality of Peel City of Mississauga County of Dundas Township of Winchester County of Essex City of Windsor Towns of: Belle River and Tecumseh Townships of: Anderdon, Colchester North, Maidstone, Sandwich South, Sandwich West, Tilbury North, Tilbury West and Rochester County of Frontenac City of Kingston County of Glengarry All County of Kent Town of Tilbury Townships of: Dover and Tilbury East County of Middlesex City of London County of Prescott All County of Renfrew City of Pembroke Townships of: Stafford and Westmeath County of Russell All County of Simcoe Town of Penetanguishene Townships of: Tiny and Essa County of Stormont All District of Algoma All District of Cochrane All District of Kenora Township of Ignace District of Nippissing All District of Parry Sound Municipality of Callander District of Sudbury All District of Thunder Bay Towns of: Geraldton, Longlac and Marathon Townships of: Manitouwadge, Beardmore, Nakina and Terrace Bay District of Timiskaming All RELATING TO OTTAWA'S BILINGUAL POLICY: Almost 4,000 City of Ottawa jobs now bilingual Updated: Wed May. 28 2008 6:17:51 PM ctvottawa.ca A new report indicates almost 4,000 city jobs are now considered bilingual positions. That means 27 per cent of the City of Ottawa's workforce will be working in jobs that are classified as French-speaking imperative. The policy, however, reaffirms that no current employees will lose their jobs as a result of the language classifications. http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080528/OTT_Bilingual_Job_080528?hub=OttawaHome Then again disqualifies English speaking Ottawa residents from applying ................................................................................................................................................................................. This is of course excluding thousands of Quebec vehicles pouring into Ottawa from Gatineau Quebec every day of the week occupying jobs (many bilingual in City of Ottawa, private business and government) resulting in a reduced tax base for the City of Ottawa and creating unemployment for many Ottawa residents who are not bilingual and don't want to be bilingual in their LARGE majority English speaking City of Ottawa Ontario. It annoys me when I read some Ottawa residents have to move to Toronto to gain English speaking employment. City of Ottawa residents should stand up for their rights and refuse to be politically controlled by a small French minority. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Then how about giving us THAT evidence that French Canadians in the ROC are not culturally inferior, do not require cultural (welfare) policies for survival and find ways to look after their own especially in Quebec where just about everything is federally subsidized. If Francophones in Quebec were not inferior but rather proud they would find ways to make the province of Quebec a success rather than depend on the federal government. Hey, but why ruin a good thing. Easy money is hard to come by.

How courts work has nothing to do with the initial reason for the court challenge which was the implementation of Nazi type language/signs, something the judge agreed with. The so called court decision is laughable and is being appealed and as Howard Galganov said, "the judge erred a hundred different ways." Obviously you are in favour of minority Francophone rule/control. This is what you are talking about isn't it? I doubt if there is any other subculture business owners in Canada that really care about foreign language content on signs or would be willing to comply to English sign laws. Yes you would, from the French component of Russell. What do you think the reason was for Russell councillors creating a by-law implementing Nazi type language/signs in the first place? Answer: WHINING CULTURAL INFERIOR FRANCOPHONES who will not admit their language is a useless dead language. If French has been spoken for over 150 years and is still not a successful language and is a language that is dependent on a multitude of corrupt government language policies to keep it alive, then no, I would say that the use of English language signs is the way to go.

The judge dictated her decision which was that she was in agreement with Nazi type language/sign laws. Until that time comes it should be left up to the business owner to decide. Any business owner who does not advertise in English in Ontario is not to bright. Happy pre-Canada Day,just in case you have not heard of it,farmer.

Your reading skills appear to be limited. The article says "other Canadians" will be funding the appeal.That is other Canadians who care about their own and other Canadians rights and freedoms. One does not have to reside in Russell to fight for Canadian rights and freedoms. Rights and freedoms are applicable to ALL Canadians. It was spelled out. Obviously the judge prefers to dictate rather than encourage the use of bilingual signs. Signs and what is on them should be left to the business owners.

This is an update regarding the Russell by-law court challenge. The court challenge has been lost and it appears bilingual Superior Court Justice Monique Metivier who could be a biased judge, prefers to agree with Nazi type language/sign laws. An appeal as been launched by Howard Galganov and Jean Serge Brisson. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Bilingual+sign+bylaw+faces+challenge/3559417/story.html

I previously read that article also, but did not post it since pretty much everthing in it has been covered in this thread. Ha, ha, yeah sure, blame Omar Khadr's problems on the Conservatives. Good dig! I just love reading true facts over and over again.

Just like most of the political debates in this forum.

Nazi Germany has been dead for a long time. How come your not?

It was Canada's turn to host the summit and that is the cost of doing this sort of business: http://nbgazette.com/index.php?entry=entry100612-122628 What a weird, incompatible combination.

August was praising Rene Levesque, the traitor, who he says unlike Mr. Harper is charismatic and able to communicate. August said this about Mr. Harper: Even back in 2008 the Washington Times has nothing but praise for Mr. Harper relating to fiscal conservatism: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/19/canadas-new-conservatism/ August should very well know, that if it was not for federal handouts to Quebec, that province would cease to exist in it's current form.

That is providing socialistic/commie talk is your bag. And it sounds like it is.

Simply because arrogant power hungry pm's do not want any change.

Just correcting the definition of your obsolete word..."misspoke". This of course does not necessarily mean that almost everything you type relates to obsolete English and is hard or difficult to understand.