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May 7, 2008

Separatists call GG 'ridiculous' after she promotes Canada in France

“There are a million of them out there fighting to save their language and their culture”

- Remarks promoting Canada by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean have prompted a barrage of indignation from the Bloc Quebecois - which calls the vice-regal institution "ridiculous."

Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended her during a parliamentary exchange that featured rhetoric reminiscent of the days when Quebec's future and the threat to national unity dominated federal politics.

Jean has extolled Canada on several occasions during a trip to France. Ahead of her meeting Wednesday with French President Nicholas Sarkozy, she said Quebec City's 400th birthday this year is a celebration of the francophone presence across Canada and North America. Read more

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May 8, 2008
 
12 hrs ago | www.bloomberg.com | Posted by Canada

Quebec's Separatist Flame Fades as Harper's Spending Quells Urge to Leave for Now

Michel Tremblay, a French-speaking Montreal native, has for almost 30 years supported parties that want Quebec to leave Canada.

Taking from Peter to pay Paul 2 hrs ago | Summerland Review

That strange old cliche',- taking from Peter to pay Paul" is what Canada's equalization payment scheme is all about.

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May 14, 2008
 
Yesterday | CANOE

Governor General dubbed oelegant mix" of Lady Di and...

“You know we are very close to Quebec, but I will tell that we also love Canada very much”

Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean charmed French media and even had President Nicolas Sarkozy swooning

during a visit to France that also saw a significant shift in relations between the two countries. via CANOE

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