I was wondering if ayone is aware of any research concerning the relationship between English-language competence and support for sovereignty.
I'd lived in Montreal before, and before that in Charlevoix. Generally speaking, support for sovereignty is weekest in Montreal and similarly bilingual regions of the province. Meanwhile, Charlevoix is known as one of Quebec's strongest sovereignist strongholds, and most of those living there would be hard pressed to communicate in English to save their lives.
So I would be curious to know if there is any research relating to this. If we should find that there is at least some relationship, then clearly the solution might lie in breaking the language barrier by making it easier for them and English-Canadians to communicate with one another.
Your thoughts?
I'd lived in Montreal before, and before that in Charlevoix. Generally speaking, support for sovereignty is weekest in Montreal and similarly bilingual regions of the province. Meanwhile, Charlevoix is known as one of Quebec's strongest sovereignist strongholds, and most of those living there would be hard pressed to communicate in English to save their lives.
So I would be curious to know if there is any research relating to this. If we should find that there is at least some relationship, then clearly the solution might lie in breaking the language barrier by making it easier for them and English-Canadians to communicate with one another.
Your thoughts?