Francophone Perspectives

An article that discusses French-English relations in Canada from 1830 to the 1995 referendum and its aftermath.

French Canadian nationalism concerns the will to live as a distinct cultural community. The consequences aren't just cultural but also political, economic and social.

This guide is an introduction to the Official Languages Act and the history of language policy in Canada. You can learn about the history that led to the Act, and its subsequent legacy.

This article describes the history of the Parti Québécois, a separatist political party in Quebec.

Learn what led to two French rebellions against Upper Canada in the time before Confederation.

This article describes the long history of the separatist movement in Canada.

A teaching resource that looks at the effects of assimilative policies on French language and culture in Canada.

A 2017 Quebec government report on the policy on Québec affirmation and Canadian relations.