Colonial Perspectives On Final Decisions
Canada West's Perspective On Final Decisions
Canada West ACCEPTED the confederation bill because of the many benefits. Although Canada East did not confederate, we still think this will benefit all the colonies with improved trade, better military and we will get the resources needed. Because we are right at the border of the Americans we will need the military strength to fend off an attack if necessary. The railway will increase the speed of trade immensely and will also provide mobility for our military. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick specialize in fishing, while Canada West and PEI will supply agriculture. Confederating was surely the best choice as it opens up trade.
The percentages for the industries are reasonable. All the other colonies agreed to our proposals with little to no changes. We are completely satisfied with the result of the conference.
The percentages for the industries are reasonable. All the other colonies agreed to our proposals with little to no changes. We are completely satisfied with the result of the conference.
Canada East's Perspective On Final Decisions
We, Canada East, feel extremely fortunate to have been invited to the conferences leading to our supposed confederation.
However, due to disagreements, misunderstandings, and a lack of factual statements, we have decided to REJECT the Confederation bill.
We only have one KEY reason for our decision, and this reason is incredibly significant to us, the French. During the conference, it was pointed out that...
The French culture will NOT be welcomed into the country.
The French language will NOT be appreciated.
The French lifestyle will NOT live on.
This is unacceptable for our colony.
Nearly 85% of our population is comprised of the French; they are the majority. We, as the French, believe that our traditions and ways of life - our roots - are crucial in staying true to who we are. Our biggest fear coming to this conference was exactly this - the destruction of the French culture in any union of the British North American colonies.
We do NOT want to lose our rights.
We do NOT want to lose our language.
We do NOT want to lose our culture.
Canada West has constantly wanted to take over us, and dominate. They want a large voice in what happens, and they want more people to enforce their beliefs. Is it wrong that we want the same? We are unique, and we want our culture to thrive, and survive. Our individuality and differences set us apart from the Anglophones. If we are not French...
We LOSE our identity.
We LOSE ourselves.
We LOSE our purpose.
We will always remain French, and that too, with pride.
If confederation means we have to change ourselves to “make peace” - like it did - we would choose to remain a separate colony. We would rather stay independent, than have our values questioned, looked down upon, or even forcefully replaced.
We ARE proud.
We ARE genuine.
We ARE French.
However, due to disagreements, misunderstandings, and a lack of factual statements, we have decided to REJECT the Confederation bill.
We only have one KEY reason for our decision, and this reason is incredibly significant to us, the French. During the conference, it was pointed out that...
The French culture will NOT be welcomed into the country.
The French language will NOT be appreciated.
The French lifestyle will NOT live on.
This is unacceptable for our colony.
Nearly 85% of our population is comprised of the French; they are the majority. We, as the French, believe that our traditions and ways of life - our roots - are crucial in staying true to who we are. Our biggest fear coming to this conference was exactly this - the destruction of the French culture in any union of the British North American colonies.
We do NOT want to lose our rights.
We do NOT want to lose our language.
We do NOT want to lose our culture.
Canada West has constantly wanted to take over us, and dominate. They want a large voice in what happens, and they want more people to enforce their beliefs. Is it wrong that we want the same? We are unique, and we want our culture to thrive, and survive. Our individuality and differences set us apart from the Anglophones. If we are not French...
We LOSE our identity.
We LOSE ourselves.
We LOSE our purpose.
We will always remain French, and that too, with pride.
If confederation means we have to change ourselves to “make peace” - like it did - we would choose to remain a separate colony. We would rather stay independent, than have our values questioned, looked down upon, or even forcefully replaced.
We ARE proud.
We ARE genuine.
We ARE French.
New Brunswick's Perspective On Final Decisions
We are quite happy with the percentages of industry we are allowed, however we are sure our citizens felt like they had something ripped from them when certain other colony representatives did not approve of having french as a second language. About one third of our 270,000 humble citizens are of French origin; mainly Acadian. As Canada East has expressed, by taking away their language rights we are taking away their culture. Would the English population be willing to be part of the country if the French population announced that they could no longer speak their native language? They would rebel against, in result killing many of what could be our united country. What do the representatives of Nova Scotia and P.E.I. think they are doing for the country by not allowing the French their language? It certainly looks like they're trying to cook up an internal uprising. Especially Nova Scotia's representative, not wanting French as a second language when half of their population speaks it?
Nove Scotia's Perspective On Final Decisions
The colony of Nova Scotia has decided to ACCEPT the Confederation proposal. It suited all our needs and provided us with a sturdy foundation to begin life with the other colonies.
1. Main Fishing Exporter
This was the main industry we need to be 50%+ in. Being surrounded by the ocean, this is obviously our biggest money maker in our colony which is why we had to be the main fish exporter in Canada. Our next competitor for the fishing industry and they are at 43% which is a whopping 11% lower than ours. We may soon even be the biggest fishing exporter in THE WORLD!
2. Military Power
Even though this matter was not resolved, we still have the insurance of 10 000+ soldiers and militia behind us from the other colonies. This ensures our protection and trust with the other colonies, both of which are absolutely important characteristics to have in allies. With this combined military strength, we pose a bigger threat to other countries. We are untied.
3. Government Seats
We have obtained 16.66% of the seats for Nova Scotia and we are extremely content with that percentage.The more seats you have, the more taxes you must pay but this is worth the price. We earn a decent amount of power and pay a reasonable amount of taxes which we are fine with. This amount of seats ensures that we will have a say in what goes around in Canada.
4. Lumber and Mining
Both of these industries are important to us, but pose as a back-up plan. These are both valuable resources but its main motive is to keep us alive if the fishing industry fails us. We do not want to rely too much on our fishing industry and that is why the Lumber and Mining industries are here. We are grateful for the percentages we have and will use them wisely.
Nova Scotia will try to settle this growing unease between the English and the French, we do not want a war, for it leave a unappealing mark on the new country of Canada. We will be known as the country that fought in a war as soon as it was created. We must think, is this what we want?
1. Main Fishing Exporter
This was the main industry we need to be 50%+ in. Being surrounded by the ocean, this is obviously our biggest money maker in our colony which is why we had to be the main fish exporter in Canada. Our next competitor for the fishing industry and they are at 43% which is a whopping 11% lower than ours. We may soon even be the biggest fishing exporter in THE WORLD!
2. Military Power
Even though this matter was not resolved, we still have the insurance of 10 000+ soldiers and militia behind us from the other colonies. This ensures our protection and trust with the other colonies, both of which are absolutely important characteristics to have in allies. With this combined military strength, we pose a bigger threat to other countries. We are untied.
3. Government Seats
We have obtained 16.66% of the seats for Nova Scotia and we are extremely content with that percentage.The more seats you have, the more taxes you must pay but this is worth the price. We earn a decent amount of power and pay a reasonable amount of taxes which we are fine with. This amount of seats ensures that we will have a say in what goes around in Canada.
4. Lumber and Mining
Both of these industries are important to us, but pose as a back-up plan. These are both valuable resources but its main motive is to keep us alive if the fishing industry fails us. We do not want to rely too much on our fishing industry and that is why the Lumber and Mining industries are here. We are grateful for the percentages we have and will use them wisely.
Nova Scotia will try to settle this growing unease between the English and the French, we do not want a war, for it leave a unappealing mark on the new country of Canada. We will be known as the country that fought in a war as soon as it was created. We must think, is this what we want?
Prince Edward Island's Perspective On Final Decisions
Prince Edward Island has decided to ACCEPT the confederation bill! We felt like all our needs for the industries were met.
1. Fishing
We decided not to take part in the heated industry of fishing in the Maritimes, as we knew this would be a highly-wanted industry. Rather than getting berated, we decided to have a lowered fishing industry, to instead have a majority of the control of potatoes and shellfish in the Maritimes.
2. Mining
We decided to keep our minerals, mainly iron deposits, for industrial services, but we would rather not export our minerals. This is why we got a lower percentage of the mining industry, as the mainland colonies have better potential. Also, this is to compensate for our shellfish and potato industries.
3. Lumber
Prince Edward Island did not want to take part lumber industry because our main focuses were agriculture, potatoes and lobster (shellfish). So, we let the other colonies have free reign in cutting down our forests, as long as we have a sufficient supply of lumber for industrial and building purposes.
4. Agriculture
PEI is home to the most fertile soil in Canada, and not using it to it’s full potential is a disservice. In order to ensure that “Canada” can be self-sufficient in food production .The 30% percent is to ensure that we have some control and that our people have economic security.
5. Potatoes
Prince Edward Island decided to take FULL control of the potato industry because we did not take part in the lumber, fishing and mining industries. This is to ensure that we can support ourselves and to prevent competition.
6. Shellfish
With the largest fishing colonies already having the industry, we know that even if we did get a share of the industry, we could never be able to compete. But the shellfish industry remain largely untouched and is ripe for taking. The other colonies have no interest, and 100% control ensures that it remains that way
7. Military
Prince Edward Island is in a strategic location protected by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. And since we have made ourselves a “soft” military target, we are confident that they will protect US.
1. Fishing
We decided not to take part in the heated industry of fishing in the Maritimes, as we knew this would be a highly-wanted industry. Rather than getting berated, we decided to have a lowered fishing industry, to instead have a majority of the control of potatoes and shellfish in the Maritimes.
2. Mining
We decided to keep our minerals, mainly iron deposits, for industrial services, but we would rather not export our minerals. This is why we got a lower percentage of the mining industry, as the mainland colonies have better potential. Also, this is to compensate for our shellfish and potato industries.
3. Lumber
Prince Edward Island did not want to take part lumber industry because our main focuses were agriculture, potatoes and lobster (shellfish). So, we let the other colonies have free reign in cutting down our forests, as long as we have a sufficient supply of lumber for industrial and building purposes.
4. Agriculture
PEI is home to the most fertile soil in Canada, and not using it to it’s full potential is a disservice. In order to ensure that “Canada” can be self-sufficient in food production .The 30% percent is to ensure that we have some control and that our people have economic security.
5. Potatoes
Prince Edward Island decided to take FULL control of the potato industry because we did not take part in the lumber, fishing and mining industries. This is to ensure that we can support ourselves and to prevent competition.
6. Shellfish
With the largest fishing colonies already having the industry, we know that even if we did get a share of the industry, we could never be able to compete. But the shellfish industry remain largely untouched and is ripe for taking. The other colonies have no interest, and 100% control ensures that it remains that way
7. Military
Prince Edward Island is in a strategic location protected by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. And since we have made ourselves a “soft” military target, we are confident that they will protect US.