Quebec wants to make sure Vancouver Games to be bilingual - Page 3

whatnext · #41 Posted **Dec 6, 2009, 7:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by allan_kuan

What do you mean by native British Columbians? People whose descendants are European and who moved here early in BC history? Or people who are just born here? Or people who are descendants of First Nations in BC? =S

Also, aren't government services already scaled towards local demographics?

BTW it's not good to throw a few accusations out there just to make your point seem stronger.

People who were born here are native British Columbians, whatever their original ethnicity.

BTW, feel free to consult any federal gov`t dept listing in Ottawa. I deal with the beast. The bilingual ruling class of Ottawa-Gatineau have come up with a fantastic system for ensuring they have a lock on Federal civil service jobs.

Dalreg · #42 Posted **Dec 6, 2009, 7:25 AM**

Haven't read through the whole thread so not sure what all the to do is about, but it is BC especially Vancouver hosting the games so it is up to them to do what they see as right.

Did Calgary have french signs in 88?

mooks28 · #43 Posted **Dec 6, 2009, 7:59 PM**

Bilingual elite? Please. It's not like people don't have the opportunity to learn French. It's simply another job skill on top of many.

Yume-sama · #44 Posted **Dec 6, 2009, 8:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dalreg

Haven't read through the whole thread so not sure what all the to do is about, but it is BC especially Vancouver hosting the games so it is up to them to do what they see as right.

Did Calgary have french signs in 88?

Yes, and my Dad still complains about it, and how they sung the anthem in French.

MolsonExport · #45 Posted **Dec 8, 2009, 8:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Andy6

I don't really think that's true.

The Olympics are Canadian and should be French-English bilingual. That should go without saying.

Exactly as I feel.

civiloasis · #46 Posted **Dec 8, 2009, 10:06 PM**

These games were heavily advertised as "Canada's Games" were they not. Canada has two official languages which are English and French. Plain and simple. I cant understand the animosity towards it one bit. The fact that French doesn't have a large historical significance in Vancouver is irrelevant.