George-Etienne Cartier
I am George-Etienne Cartier. Being a large, resourceful colony, joining the other provinces and uniting as a country would be beneficial for us all. The citizens of Canada East are pro-confederation, and so am I. I hope that during the debate between the multiple provinces, everyone is able to compromise on the important points being discussed, including our importance to having French as a national language of our country. I believe we should not have to change our culture and beliefs in general simply because our colony is the only one with a majority population of French-speaking. I will definitely not agree to join in confederation if our major points are forced to be changed or removed completely. Otherwise, the colony of Canada East is looking forward to bond with our neighboring colonies and their representatives during the debate.
Thomas D’Arcy McGee
I am Thomas Darcy McGee, I was born in Ireland on April 13,1825, I am an Irish nationalist. In 1842 I moved to the United States via Quebec, ON. I am very adamant about Irish independence, we should be treated equally.
I think that it is VERY important for Canada to confederate, not only would we be less vulnerable for attack from the United States, but we would increase trade and we would be able to share traditions with other colonies.
I think that it is VERY important for Canada to confederate, not only would we be less vulnerable for attack from the United States, but we would increase trade and we would be able to share traditions with other colonies.
Hector-Louis Langevin
Hello, I am Sir Hector-Louis Langevin. I am a Canadian lawyer and politician, and pleased to be a member of the Great Coalition, and a Father of Confederation. To begin, I’d like to state that I attended all the conferences leading to a final decision regarding confederation.
Before Conference:
I am open to confederation, as long as our most valuable needs are met. What I find most important for us in the Confederation of Canada is our culture. In order for these five unimportant colonies to unite and form a great nation, we should be able to keep our French language, traditions, customs, manners, and ways of life. We want to stay true to who we are.
Another condition of great importance is the industrial distribution. We need to ensure that our colony will have income and a well-flowing economy. We ask for high percentages in the lumber and agricultural industry because we know that we can sustain them. It may seem as if we are asking for a lot, but we are open to negotiation. Any suggestions (for industrial distribution) justified with fact and value statements would be much more effective than simply having value statements thrown at us.
After Conference:
Unfortunately, the five colonies did not confederate into one great nation. We REJECTED the confederation bill, as our principal need was not met. As aforementioned, our culture is a key part of who we are - French. The other colonies (including Nova Scotia which has quite a large French population) refused the proposal of French being considered an official language. As a result of this self-opinion-driven decision, there will now be a huge land mass between what is supposedly “Canada”. This, in turn, will cause difficulty trading (railway), and provoke more disagreements between the French and the English.
I am beyond pleased with the decision our representative, George-Etienne Cartier, made. Our biggest worry coming into the conference was the disappearance of French culture in any unison of the British North American colonies. However, this is exactly what would have happened if we had joined confederation. I am happy with the decision because I am a proud French, and I do not want my culture looked down upon.
Though our separate colony may face some hardships in the future, if we have determination, we will thrive.
Before Conference:
I am open to confederation, as long as our most valuable needs are met. What I find most important for us in the Confederation of Canada is our culture. In order for these five unimportant colonies to unite and form a great nation, we should be able to keep our French language, traditions, customs, manners, and ways of life. We want to stay true to who we are.
Another condition of great importance is the industrial distribution. We need to ensure that our colony will have income and a well-flowing economy. We ask for high percentages in the lumber and agricultural industry because we know that we can sustain them. It may seem as if we are asking for a lot, but we are open to negotiation. Any suggestions (for industrial distribution) justified with fact and value statements would be much more effective than simply having value statements thrown at us.
After Conference:
Unfortunately, the five colonies did not confederate into one great nation. We REJECTED the confederation bill, as our principal need was not met. As aforementioned, our culture is a key part of who we are - French. The other colonies (including Nova Scotia which has quite a large French population) refused the proposal of French being considered an official language. As a result of this self-opinion-driven decision, there will now be a huge land mass between what is supposedly “Canada”. This, in turn, will cause difficulty trading (railway), and provoke more disagreements between the French and the English.
I am beyond pleased with the decision our representative, George-Etienne Cartier, made. Our biggest worry coming into the conference was the disappearance of French culture in any unison of the British North American colonies. However, this is exactly what would have happened if we had joined confederation. I am happy with the decision because I am a proud French, and I do not want my culture looked down upon.
Though our separate colony may face some hardships in the future, if we have determination, we will thrive.
Etienne Paschal-Taché
I Sir Etienne Paschal-Taché am the oldest of all the Founding Fathers. Therefore I have the most WISDOM! I should and would have been at the London Conference but because of some minor problems - paralysis, death - I was not able to make it.
Despite the minor obstacles I faced I was still an active participant towards the Confederation of Canada.
I believe that Canada East should not have to sacrifice our culture if/when we confederate. In fact we should make French a national language. It will be a learning experience for everyone as well as diminish the language barrier.
Despite the minor obstacles I faced I was still an active participant towards the Confederation of Canada.
I believe that Canada East should not have to sacrifice our culture if/when we confederate. In fact we should make French a national language. It will be a learning experience for everyone as well as diminish the language barrier.
Jean Charles Chapais
Hello, my name is Jean Charles Chapais. I was born in Riviere-Ouelle, Lower Canada, on December 2, 1811. I am the first Minister of Agriculture and a politician.
I wish everyone with come together to confederate. But, I also believe we should be able to keep our language and culture, for, it is very important to us. I hope everyone from the other colonies will understand how important it is to us. Hopefully we will confederate and in the future become a country.
I wish everyone with come together to confederate. But, I also believe we should be able to keep our language and culture, for, it is very important to us. I hope everyone from the other colonies will understand how important it is to us. Hopefully we will confederate and in the future become a country.