Russell by-law spat sparks bilingual study

[guyser]

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.

Couple of idiots spending even more money they dont have....and one doesnt even live there !

Too funny, but hey, its a free country.

"could be a biased Judge" ? Of course your simpleton reasons couldnt be spelled out now could they ?

[Leafless]

Couple of idiots spending even more money they dont have

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.

....and one doesnt even live there !

One does not have to reside in Russell to fight for Canadian rights and freedoms. Rights and freedoms are applicable to ALL Canadians.

"could be a biased Judge" ? Of course your simpleton reasons couldnt be spelled out now could they ?

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.

[CANADIEN]

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.

Obviously, the role and job of a judge is another thing you have no clue about.

Yhe judge has not dictated anything. She was asked to determine if the Russell by-law violated freedom of expression - in other words, to determine if the by-law is constitutional or not. Of course, nobody expects you to get the difference.

Or the contradiction between your cries of "language should be lft to the business owner" and your often-made call for laws that would make English the official language of business in Ontario.

BTW: We are now September 25. Happy Franco-Ontarian Day

[Leafless]

Obviously, the role and job of a judge is another thing you have no clue about.

Yhe judge has not dictated anything

The judge dictated her decision which was that she was in agreement with Nazi type language/sign laws.

Or the contradiction between your cries of "language should be lft to the business owner" and your often-made call for laws that would make English the official language of business in Ontario.

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.

BTW: We are now September 25. Happy Franco-Ontarian Day

Happy pre-Canada Day,just in case you have not heard of it,farmer.

[CANADIEN]

The judge dictated her decision(....)

To be added to the long list of things you are clueless about... how courts work.

(...)which was that she was in agreement with Nazi type language/sign laws.

Have you even bothered to READ the court decision. Not that you would get it, but at least you would sound slightly less clueless.

Until that time comes it should be left up to the business owner to decide.

How generous of you to allow business owners to make their own decision until the day there's a law that takes that decision away from them.

Needless to say, I doubt very much we would hear screams of "Nazi-like", "discriminatory", "treasonous" and the like if the Russell by-law mandated the exlusive use of English on signs.

Any business owner who does not advertise in English in Ontario is not to bright.

Any business owner who will not include French on business signs in an area where French has been spoken for over 150 years and where close to half of the population is French-speaking does not have much business sense, wouldn't you agree? Edited September 25, 2010 by CANADIEN

[CANADIEN]

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Edited September 25, 2010 by CANADIEN

[Leafless]

To be added to the long list of things you are clueless about... how courts work.

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.

Have you even bothered to READ the court decision.

The so called court decision is laughable and is being appealed and as Howard Galganov said, "the judge erred a hundred different ways."

How generous of you to allow business owners to make their own decision until the day there's a law that takes that decision away from them.

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.

Needless to say, I doubt very much we would hear screams of "Nazi-like", "discriminatory", "treasonous" and the like if the Russell by-law mandated the exlusive use of English on signs.

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.

Any business owner who will notinclude French onj his business signs in an area where French has been spoken for over 150 years and where close to half of the population is French-speaking does not have much business sense, wouldn't you agree?

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.

[CANADIEN]

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.

Thank you for proving that you are clueless (once again).

The claim that was made in court was NOT that the by-law was Nazi-like (a claim that only clueless individuals would make anyways) - it was that it was invalid. They failed to prove their point. That`s how the court works, and yes, it is relevant to those who have a clue.

The so called court decision is laughable and is being appealed and as Howard Galganov said, "the judge erred a hundred different ways."

I will ask again, have you even bothered reading it¬

Obviously you are in favour of minority Francophone rule/control. This is what you are talking about isn't it?

The sheer stupidity (for lack of a better word) of that claim of yours that I am pursing an imaginary "French domination" has been debunked so often that laughing at you for making a fool of yourself AGAIN would be cruel.... Oh well...

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.

I doubt that business owners who post in French (which, as you know half of the time then deny in your usual clueless fashion, is a Canadian language) or in non-Canadian languages would agree to your "English as the official language of business" ambition.

Yes you would, from the French component of Russell.

I meant there would be no complain fro YOU. After all, we all know that for you freedom of expression exists as long as it is in English.

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.

Question: why do you think people who have a clue know that you are a deluded bigoted clueless little man who see Nazi-like stuff where there is none, has deluded himself in thinking that French-speaking CANADIANS are inferior, and believes against evidence to the contrary that French is a dead language?

Answer: Because you keep posting stuff like the above.

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.

French has been spoken in russell for over 150 years, and is still spoken even despite being once banned from the school. I call that success.

As you would remember if you had a clue, I do not believe in the necessity (or even the wisdom) of a local by-law regulating languages on signs, as opposed to just boycotting business who has proven they are not interested in having close to 50% of the population as their clients). That does not change the fact that there is nothing Nazi-like, dictatorial, discriminatory or illegal in the said by-law. What it proves (again) is that YOU do not want any French in the public sphere.

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The claim that was made in court was NOT that the by-law was Nazi-like (a claim that only clueless individuals would make anyways) - it was that it was invalid. They failed to prove their point.

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.

The sheer stupidity (for lack of a better word) of that claim of yours that I am pursing an imaginary "French domination" has been debunked so often that laughing at you for making a fool of yourself AGAIN would be cruel.

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

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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.

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Question: why do you think people who have a clue know that you are a deluded bigoted clueless little man who see Nazi-like stuff where there is none, has deluded himself in thinking that French-speaking CANADIANS are inferior, and believes against evidence to the contrary that French is a dead language?

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.

[CANADIEN]

What point?

The one you are clueless about.

The justice dismissed Galganov's application quickly on the grounds that, unlike Brisson, he didn't live in Russell .

Nope. He didn't have standing because he didn't operate a business in Russell. Not the same thing, but of course you are clueless about that.

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.

The fact I do not believe the French-speaking community in Russell to be vulnerable aside, the fact that you mistake linguistic equality for a form of welfare says a lot about how clueless you are.

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.

In a community where Anglophones and Francophones are in virtually equal number, any business owner who does not have at least some bilingual staff is a fool, by-law or not.

Again an appeal has been filed.

It's not over.

An appeal has been filed... and will be lost.

I never said you were pursuing French domination

Here's what you said, and I quote from YOU:

Obviously you are in favour of minority Francophone rule/control. This is what you are talking about isn't it?

The fact that anyone who can read what I have written and get a clue will laugh at that posting of yours aisde, here's yet another proof that you don't even know what you write.

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.

New to you... Jobs do not belong to linguistic groups, ethnic groups, or religious groups - they belong to the individuals who can do the job the way the employer wants it to be done. No job is being stolen to anybody, because the jobs belong to the people who meet the employer's requirement. Period.

Like it or not, I am your equal as a Canadian - I can and will communicate in French with the government of my country. I am your equal as an Ontarian, and I can and will communicate in French with the Government of my Province. If I were a resident of Ottawa, I would be your equal as a resident of Ottawa. The fact that some federal, provincial or municipal jobs rquire knowledge of both English and French is no more discriminatory against anyone that the requirement to have a MD in order to practice medecine. To argue otherwise is to claim that French-speaking Canadians should not have the same rights as other Canadians. Which we all know is exactly what you want.

Then how about giving us THAT evidence that French Canadians in the ROC are not culturally inferior

Want me to prove a negative... how clueless of you. Mind you, the fact that Acadians have survived deportation and discrimination, that there were still Franco-Manitobans after more than 90 years of the Constitution being blatantly violated, and that Franco-Ontarians fought for close to a century for their RIGHT as ONTARIANS to a full Franch-language school system and WON are not what I would call signs of inferiority.

So, why don't YOU provide us with so-called proof of my inferiority as an Ontarian? And when you do, try not making a fool of yourself by using stuff that PROVES that I am your equal - like equal access to government programs and services.

Better yet, feel free to explain how English-speaking culture is so vulnerable that the very thought of French-language schools founded through taxes paid by Franco-Ontarians, a bilingual sign at post office or a consersation in French between a citizen and a public library employee puts it in danger. It's obvious you believe it to be the case, while I know English-speaking cultures in this great country of ours are in no danger.

Edited September 26, 2010 by CANADIEN

[Leafless]

The one you are clueless about.

Nope. He didn't have standing because he didn't operate a business in Russell. Not the same thing, but of course you are clueless about that.

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 "

The fact I do not believe the French-speaking community in Russell to be vulnerable aside, the fact that you mistake linguistic equality for a form of welfare says a lot about how clueless you are.

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.

In a community where Anglophones and Francophones are in virtually equal number, any business owner who does not have at least some bilingual staff is a fool, by-law or not.

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.

An appeal has been filed... and will be lost.

You must know the judge.

Here's what you said, and I quote from YOU:"Obviously you are in favour of minority Francophone rule/control. This is what you are talking about isn't it?"

The fact that anyone who can read what I have written and get a clue will laugh at that posting of yours aisde, here's yet another proof that you don't even know what you write.

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.

New to you... Jobs do not belong to linguistic groups, ethnic groups, or religious groups - they belong to the individuals who can do the job the way the employer wants it to be done.

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.

No job is being stolen to anybody, because the jobs belong to the people who meet the employer's requirement. Period.

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.

Like it or not, I am your equal as a Canadian - I can and will communicate in French with the government of my country. I am your equal as an Ontarian, and I can and will communicate in French with the Government of my Province.

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?

The fact that some federal, provincial or municipal jobs rquire knowledge of both English and French is no more discriminatory against anyone that the requirement to have a MD in order to practice medecine. To argue otherwise is to claim that French-speaking Canadians should not have the same rights as other Canadians. Which we all know is exactly what you want.

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.

Better yet, feel free to explain how English-speaking culture is so vulnerable that the very thought of French-language schools founded through taxes paid by Franco-Ontarians

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.

a bilingual sign at post office or a consersation in French between a citizen and a public library employee puts it in danger. It's obvious you believe it to be the case, while I know English-speaking cultures in this great country of ours are in no danger.

The English language is not in danger but English speaking jobs are in GREAT danger.

[bloodyminded]

Bi-lingualism was forced on all English speaking Canadians without our consent. Cultural genocide by Trudeau. So far the Canadian Taxpayer has spent 700 Billion taxdollars. Result one racsist Unilingual separatist Province. Bring down the racist Bilingual Mullah's.

"Cultural genocide"?

Another interesting term, slightly less bloated with absurd rhetoric: The culture of cherished victimization.

Relax. The English are not being forced out, despite the rantings you've plagiarized from some professional reactionary whiner or other.

[CANADIEN]

Your inferiority complex is working overtime and obviously responsible for pumping out the personal insults.

Inferiority complex?

BTW, stating that you are clueless may appear to you to be an insult.... To most people who read your rant, it appears as a statement of fact.

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 "

I will ask again... Have you actually read the JUDGEMENT itself?

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.

Nope

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.

Less we forget... Less government services available in english than in French, different job requirements... in your mind only, of course.

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.

My opinion is my opinion, and your opinion is your opinion... The difference being that your opinion is based on ignorance and prejudice.

As for the true linguistic nature of Canada, it includes the true linguistic nature of Russell. Where, whether you like it or not, about half of the population speaks French as its first language and where BOTH English and French were languages of business for more than 150 years until some business owners decided to write off almost half of their clientele.

Nope. I just know that Galganov and Brisson do not have a valid legal argument.

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.

I believe in equal status for all Canadians. You do not, your problem. It is equally your problem (with reality) that you wrongly see equal status as an imposition of anything on anybody.

BTW, control of a group over another is the antithesis of equality. I believe in one, or the other, not both at the same time. Don't worry, there is no expectation that you will get it.

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.

Now that you have confirmed that you here voices... No inferiority complex on my part. Simply a reminder that I am as much a Canadian as you are.... Don't worry, I know by now you are unable to acknowledge that fact.

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.

News to you... I, and my CANADIAN language, are part of this society. As for the "no government linguistic intervention", feel free to ignore laws that banned French form courts, schools, provincial legislature.. Yep, the exact definition of government intervention.

Seems you do a lot of communicating with governments that most people never do in their entire lifetime.

No more than most other people.

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.

My knowledge of your imaginary theft of jobs is equal to my knowledge of the existence of the Easter bunny... Both are non-existent.

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.

News to you... Not all comminications between citizens and governments are done, or can be done through computers. As for the idea of going through Quebec to get ONTARIO provincial government services...That this not even the most absurd idea you have come with illustrates how non-sensical your positions are.

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?

This is not about the capacity to lear a language. It is about the right of Canadians to decide which Canadian language they will use.

BTW... French-speaking Canadians are not immigrants to this country.

Vulnerable?

Well you are the one who keep whining about the English language being in danger.

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.

Actually, public schools and separate Catholic schools (including, once the blatant attempt at FORCED assimilation through the schools was recognized as a failure in the 1920's, FRENCH Catholic schools) were funded through property taxes directed to each school system. At the same time, however, any GOVERNMENT funding to public schools (up to Grade 9, if my memory serves me well)had be matched with equivalent funding for Catholic school.

Nowadays, all schools are funded by the Government. You want to go back to the old system? Feel free to push for it, but then realize that it means that French-speaking Ontarians would not be paying for English schools.

The English language is not in danger

After all those years, a statement from yours that actually makes sense. How long before you say the opposite?

Edited October 2, 2010 by CANADIEN

[CANADIEN]

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.

Let's see... An employer who requires knowledge of English and French... a Francophone who gets the job... Tells me the Francophone in question has learned English...

As for your so-called "breaking the rules of a normal society".. a truely normal society does not treat some of its citizens as second-class members of society on account of their minority status. Your definition of a "normal society" would have been popular in Alabama 50 years ago, particularly amongst men prone to don white robes at night, but unfortunately (for your that is), we are in 2010.

Don't despair though. In a normal society, bigoted clueless people are still able to make irresponsible statements like "unilingual anglophoes are living on the street because some jobs require knowledge of two languages" when the FACT is that bilingualism is not a requirement for the vast majority of jobs.

[g_bambino]

Another interesting term, slightly less bloated with absurd rhetoric: The culture of cherished victimization.

Everyone, no matter what language or culture, seems to have jumped on that bandwagon. I suppose people see that what's worked for one could work for them, too.

[g_bambino]

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.

It's kind of amusing to see someone so fearful for the future of the English language butcher it so brutally.

[CANADIEN]

It's kind of amusing to see someone so fearful for the future of the English language butcher it so brutally.

The evil of bilingualism, for sure.

[Leafless]

It's kind of amusing to see someone so fearful for the future of the English language butcher it so brutally.

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.

[Leafless]

The evil of bilingualism, for sure.

Oh, the laughing Franco-Ontarian insult clown is back.

But I will agree with your statement.

[CANADIEN]

Ha-ha-ha---"brutally".

Just an editing error grammar queen. There is really no need to fly off your PINK royal throne.

Soo, somebody who points out to your poor handling of your own mother language is gay by definition?

[CANADIEN]

Oh, the laughing Franco-Ontarian insult clown is back.

Nice, coming from the clown whose every posting is an insult to intelligence.

But I will agree with your statement.

Soo... French-language signs at post offices are the reason for your problems with the English language?

Edited October 3, 2010 by CANADIEN

[g_bambino]

Just an editing error grammar queen.

All-caps, non-existent punctuation, spelling errors; all together, that's a little more than an editing error. Your mistakes aren't the worst I've seen on these boards; but, then, the other un-grammatical posts weren't decrying the end of the English language. The fact that you can't use English properly is just one more reason not to take your concerns about the language seriously.

[Leafless]

Nice, coming from the clown whose every posting is an insult to intelligence.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Soo... French-language signs at post offices are the reason for your problems with the English language?

And you are suppose to be intelligent.

[Leafless]

All-caps, non-existent punctuation, spelling errors; all together, that's a little more than an editing error. Your mistakes aren't the worst I've seen on these boards; but, then, the other un-grammatical posts weren't decrying the end of the English language. The fact that you can't use English properly is just one more reason not to take your concerns about the language seriously.

That should be ungrammatical.

Your off topic petty grievances are not worth the trouble of even replying to.

[g_bambino]

Your off topic petty grievances are not worth the trouble of even replying to.

Then why are you replying to them?