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work from home moms — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:17:24 +0000

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By: Lora

Lora — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 02:06:49 +0000

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By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:34:55 +0000

What a sensitive subject….I sure hope that things will get better so that our kids can grow up in a safe environment without having to fear to express their opinion in whatever language they want.

By: Lily

Lily — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:41:22 +0000

My thoughts on the Quebec election.
The wheels on the bus go round and round and we can be thankful that the PQ’s only got a minority government.
I was at Foreign Affairs in the 90′s when the whole issue of Quebec separating from Canada raised its ugly head. The program I represented was awareness of safety and secuity while travelling abroad.
When asked (in Quebec city) if Quebecers would require a separate passport if they separated from the rest of Canada, I answered absolutely yes, with their own foreign currency and btw no more federal funding transfers from Ottawa. My superiors were not happy with my less than diplomatic reply; but Quebec can’t have it all.
I am a girl from Chambly, Quebec that grew up beside French Canadians and have been speaking French since I was four years old.
I remember when Montreal was the business centre of the country and I also remember being very happy to move out of Montreal and to Ottawa in 1979.
I love Quebec and I love Montreal, but what are those folks thinking – obviously they are not. I was hoping that the old brigade of hard core separatists were a dying breed, but sometimes I just shake by head.
If anyone loves the state of Canada’s prosperity and economic standing why in the world vote for a government that would send our dollar spinning downwards, bring hate and fear into the arena and leave Quebec worse off than it already is.
Anyways that are my thoughts just off the top of my head.

By: T

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:38:06 +0000

It was a pretty scary week. Though I voted, I didn’t wan’t to watch results last night, and witness the divide politics spreads amongst us. Marois’ victory wasn’t the result of conviction of the people that separatism is the answer. For many, there wasn’t a fair representation of ‘non-separatist’ parties. Yes, I still love Montreal and find this province beautiful throughout, being fully bilingual is a asset, etc … but is it stressful to constantly be on the verge of divorce!!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:25:47 +0000

I held my breath last night as the numbers started to come in. It’s not a great situation but it could have been worse. I was expecting a PQ majority. You’re right it’s sad that we can’t live peacefully in such a beautiful place that is Quebec.

By: Lia Keith

Lia Keith — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:19:48 +0000

I love to learn about the politics and culture of our sister country. Just amazing what went on last night from both sides. I watched Teddy Kennedy in his own words was amazed at some of the trauma that comes from change and the fear it creates in so many, we have suffered a lot to make great, long lasting changes. Good luck with your changes in Quebec Province!! Change is always difficult because it is new and makes us grow in ways we aren’t sure of, but it is always worth the journey!! Well done!