Discussion: Is Quebec Racist?

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Recent events like the ban on religious symbols have lead to accusations that Quebecers are racist and that this law is designed to specifically target religious (and by extension racial) minorities like Muslims and Sikhs. Those who support the law say that they are not targeting particular religions or races and that Quebec has a long history of religious oppression and threats to its culture within a larger Anglophone country.

Do you think that Quebec is racist? Are we really more racist than other provinces who have their own history of oppression and prejudice towards minorities, especially indigenous people? How can Quebec preserve its distinct language and culture while respecting the rights of immigrants and minorities?

Join us for fun, friendly and substantive discussion about the important topics of the day. All opinions are welcome for this friendly, moderated discussion.

How it Works
Everyone will be invited to share their opinion, share relevant facts and reasoning, and respond to the views of others.

Our moderator will ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to speak and that dialogue will be kept respectful. All viewpoints are welcome. After the event, you are invited to stay for friendly, informal discussion if you wish.

Aren't you worried about having an event with 50+ people?!?
No because there will not be 50 people at the event. On Meetup, many attendees cancel at the last minute, and many are no-shows who skip the event without cancelling. I set the RSVP limit to 55 people, I reduce that limit to 45 in the last two days before the event, and then 20-30 people will actually attend.

This allows us to hit our attendance target of 15-30 people, and it ensures that attendees have their spot guaranteed weeks in advance. This makes the guest count inaccurate, but it's the simplest way to provide you a reliable and positive RSVP experience.

Suggested Reading

https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/10-mauvais-quebecois/

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Admission
Admission is free. We accept donations to help fund our events.

Latecomers
Latecomers are welcome but we start promptly at 6:05pm so if you arrive late, you will miss out!