Canadian Politics Mega-thread - Page 21

I think thats unlikely, most non french speakers who are based in Quebec eventually leave. Either they are there for a temporary work related gig or go in to try their luck because the city is appealing but really just muddle around till they leave. Most not all but you can go look up the resident databases and you will see what Im talking about..

As an immigrant to Quebec initially I had experienced a very limited pool in which you could operate in a white collar capacity and none when it comes to blue collar. The reality is that there is a fair amount of truth to the "perception" that you are talking about and I will be honest with you, the rest of the country is in many small and large ways easier to work with. This is the general opinion of people I work for.. work with and hang out with and Im sorry to say mine too. This isnt an indictment on any person particularly but there is a vibe there that is undeniable.

Its not a hate so much as "leave them be and lets avoid dealing with them if possible" because concerted efforts to make nice and play with Quebecers generally get met with cold responses (even at the corporate level which is really quite silly). There is a defensive streak that is really off putting to anyone trying to work with them.

Just this last Saturday there was a thing my friend talked about you can see in the spoiler.

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Quebec is not the rich province it was and could have been because if its insular behavior (to the benefit of other cities primarily Toronto) and that reflects the will of its people imo. Im sure you feel differently, but the perceptions aren't based on the fact that the rest of Canada doesn't like you because the rest of Canada regardless of where I have been is great to people and extremely open to diversity. But everyone has a bit of a limit.