Racism, Made in Quebec

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Is it possible to ask a question about racism in Quebec without setting off an earthquake, without being called paranoid, and especially, without revealing yourself to be racist? The discomfort the subject causes doesn't encourage anyone to say much about it. Personally, I don't agree with those immigrants who see racism everywhere. I reject the use of racism as a pretext to justify an unwillingness to integrate. Racist behaviour is produced, not from ignorance, but worse, from a lack of curiosity about others.

I am a Muslim. I don't practise Ramadan. A native Quebecer once said to me, no doubt thinking I would be pleased, "But you?-you're a more civilized Muslim." That happened towards the end of Ramadan, during the daytime, in one of Montreal's Arab restaurants. After inviting the man to join me at my table, I gave him a Ramadan 101 course, explaining that it is precisely during Ramadan that the world's billion-and-a-half Muslims are most civilized. Ramadan is the month of pardon, courtesy, and sharing. In Muslim countries, it's the month when crime rates are at their lowest. Knowing that I would soon be on a television talk show (Il va y avoir du sport) to talk about racism, I asked my new friend quite simply if he believed racism existed in Quebec. He stood up abruptly and disappeared from my view without a word!

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Comments

Thanks for a wonderful

by Anosmous

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 13:00

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Racism involves the belief

by Marla Ahlgrimm

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:33

Racism involves the belief in racial differences, which acts as a justification for non-equal treatment which some regard as discrimination of members of that race. -Marla Ahlgrimm

This is true, I think all

by vote for OUI a la seperation

Thu, 10/28/2010 - 05:12

This is true, I think all immigrants need to leave and serve outside quebec. The truth is quebecors don't want us here, I have a masters in Engineering from ecole polytechnique de Montreal and I have a serious problem integrating myself in Quebec like finding a job at least.
OHh not to mention that I speak fluently french and I lived in Quebec for 21 years.
So, lets vote for Oui a la seperation and let them go, quebec is a serious burden on Canada and as myself recieving assurance chomage, i feel sorry, but i refuse to work as technician with low salary like i did....i was an idiot

Racism in Quebec

by Karlo Marxo

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 00:14

The French language is the vehicle of the racism in Quebec and switzerland . France was the first country using black slaves in the whole world. Catholic France is the highest racist country in the whole planet. Of course the poor Quebecois are some how, victims of the catholic France, and the French language and culture. In the middle age French Kings andthe catholic Church in France were the one who initiated all Crusades against Islam. France has in his colonial politic slaughtered millions vietnamese and Algerians in the 50 and 60 during the colonial independence wars.That's why France in his economic development lag behind anglo-saxon countries. Unfortunately the French language could be an handicap when people immigrate to Canada. If just living in France or Quebec I think the French language is a beautiful language. Unfortunately, not speaking and writing correctly English in north America, is a very big handicap. Especially non white European immigrants. I think if anyone who want to immigrate to Canada he or she, should go and settle in western Canada. After one year of difficult adaptation and learning English....the whole north American continent will open arm for you....When Not speaking English in north America ..............don't expect any kind of acceptation or integration in the north American society

Racism in Quebec

by Scanio

Fri, 05/01/2009 - 15:16

I have lived in a number of countries of the world and unfortunately quite a few years in Montreal. I can assure you that Quebec is the most uncivilized and racist place in western world. This is not a place for a non-european to live!