US EditionCarney stands by Plains of Abraham speech that rankled Quebec’s political class
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing by his comments on the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham, stating it marked the start of a partnership between two peoples.
- Carney acknowledged the 'very difficult' moments in history while discussing the resilience of francophones in Canada.
- Quebec politicians accused Carney of rewriting history and overlooking the battle's significance to the French-speaking population.
- Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet called for an apology, labeling the comments a 'deplorable mistake.
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Carney stands by Plains of Abraham speech that rankled Quebec’s political class
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday stood by his comments about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, remarks that had drawn a swift rebuke from Quebec’s political class and demands for an apology.
Carney stands by Plains of Abraham speech that rankled Quebec's political class
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing by his comments about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham that drew a swift rebuke from Quebec’s political class. The controversy erupted last week when Carney said the 1759 battle in Quebec City — during which the British defeated the French — symbolized the beginning of […]
The Prime Minister recalled that he recognized the struggle of Francophones and the assimilation policies that targeted them.
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Le Journal de QuebecMark Carney defended his controversial speech on the Plains of Abraham.
Prime Minister Mark Carney justifies his remarks on the Plains of Abraham by claiming to have recognized the struggle of Francophones in the face of the assimilation efforts led by "some in our history"
The Prime Minister did not apologize, but went back to his remarks, which strongly irritated the Quebec government and other stakeholders.
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