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[QUOTE=trevesty;20676473The total emphasis on French and the (mostly) terrible English spoken by most leaves those in the province at a severe disadvantage in the global market.[/QUOTE]
yep, they are totally isolating themselves. not to mention there are a lot of people who will treat you poorly for speaking english to them. i hate going to stores in quebec. half the time even if they can speak english to you they won't.
and to EonBlue's point, yes that is happening. my girlfriend's family is from west quebec, they are english speaking and their family have been there for over 100 years but they get nothing but hassles for being english. dealing with french street signs isn't that bad (but still ignorant) but trying to deal with the health care system and government with forms all in french is essentially saying speak french or get out.
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