🇨🇦 US American Couple Reacts "The History of Canada Explained in 10 Minutes"

[@jimharrison748]

I'm British and we're very proud of our Canadian cousins. We owe them so much and will always be grateful for the parts they played and mindfull of the sacrifices made in the fights against facism and for the freedoms we all enjoy today. It wasn't too long ago and still in a lifetime we were on the ropes and without US interest until Pearl Harbour over two years later. If not for Canada and all of the nations of the commonwealth we'd have been sunk and it would have been a different world today.

[@donnaogorman4935]

Thank you Jim. We will always be grateful for our connection with the British Isles.😘🇨🇦

[@gurkaransahota9785]

so much of this country's culture is linked to the UK. majority of the people here, their grand parents and great grandparents immigrated from the UK not so long ago

[@fabs8498]

@@gurkaransahota9785 and France in Canada and Louisianna

[@David-su4is]

Thank you, my father and my uncles fought in that war. Much love, a random canadian.

[@ronacheson6936]

Love our ties with the uk. I grew up in nova scotia, watched a lot of british tv shows and movies, love you culture and food, yes your food. Proud to be in the commonwealth

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I live in New Brunswick Canada. This history was taught to us in school, as we have a large French Acadian population here. Many are related to the French in Louisiana.

[@gwine9087]

And, to your great credit, you are the only officially bi-lingual province.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

@@gwine9087 Yes, although that has its pros and cons for residents.

[@blowmeyotbweknowugoodfklit2549]

Ya New Brunswick and Nova Scotia kicked them out .

[@mikelavigne5085]

@@blowmeyotbweknowugoodfklit2549 The British kicked them out of Nova Scotia in 1775 primarily departing out of Grand Pre.. Those who didn't get expelled to Louisiana escaped to northern New Brunswick.

[@petemcfeet28]

@3:07, it wasn't a matter of "use what you got". Beaver hats were HIGHLY fashionable in Europe. No one "needed" a beaver hat, it was like Air Jordan's, Gucci or whatever else is extremely overpriced atm. It was just cool to have anything made of beaver, because that product was trapped by an Indian at the edges of the known world, brought down dangerous rivers, crossed oceans and placed on your head, if and only if, you could afford it. Not to mention, it was extremely high quality. Imagine a wristwatch made out of rocks from mars, designed by Gucci. People went nuts for anything beaver. Wars happened amongst the Indians. Murders. Sides were chosen, French, English, Canadian, American. All of the above. The trade was far more valuable than gold at the time in history. But at the root of it all, were trappers. The trapping industry back then was worth way more than anything you could compare today as a percentage of the entire global trade. Think bigger than Musk, Apple, anybody. Check out the Hudson Bay Company back in the fur trade days. They were worth more than America. And Great Britain knew it. England wanted it all. Sorry, went off on you hard.. I just want you to know that beaver hats weren't just what folks had to wear like clothes on sale at Walmart. Only the rich and influential could afford beaver. Them and folks trying to look like they were rich and were willing to pay the extraordinary prices for beaver pelts. But it wasn't only beaver pelts. Wolves, bears, lynx, martin, mink, even rabbit. The fur trade ruled the world for a long, long, long time. Generations. Cheers.

[@altamiradorable]

I'm from Québec. My ancestor was part of the expedition in 1682 that took possession on Louisiana. He was even the co-signer of the declaration. All the territories from Montréal to the delta of the Mississippi was names and discovered by Canadians.

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

Awesome! My French part came over in the 1620s as fur traders (im metis so you know what else they came for)

[@jobinjon]

@@brandoncampanaro7571 beaver, obviously ;)

[@faysalkus1083]

I live in Winnipeg, in the middle of Canada. Since we live so close to the US I think we learn more about your history than Canadian history taught in the US. Thank goodness for the internet and videos like yours increasing people's interest in learning.

[@michaelreid8857]

I grew up in the US. They know nothing of Canadian history!

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

Oh Canada! 😀 Love from Zimbabwe🌻

[@cherylsemrau7100]

We don't use Eskimo, We use Inuit. Ottawa is spelt wrong on the map. Three leaves were to represent First Nations, English and French. The blue was to represent the two oceans but I would have a blue feature on top also for the ocean to the north. We still have representatives of the monarch. A Canadian Governor General for all of Canada. Each province and territory has Lieutenant General pronounced leftenant.

[@gwine9087]

I have a feeling that the video was not made by Canadians. Some mistakes in pronunciation, as well.

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

​@@SoundsBogus only with the request of either the elected government or the monarch, the governor General doesn't do it on their own, the most powerful position is the prime minister

[@john-hughboyd233]

@@brandoncampanaro7571 The PM is also NOT the most powerful position in Canada - we have a true balance of power in Canada, as opposed to the States where the President has been taking on more and more power in the last few decades.

[@SoundsBogus]

@@brandoncampanaro7571 Depends on how technical you want to get.

[@timmytwodogs]

@@john-hughboyd233 Are you kidding me ?

[@danmarchuk3617]

My former employer at a Camera Shop in Brantford Ontario, Canada, has a 4 foot diameter coffee table, made of glass and brass. What it used to be, was one of two camera lens that were used when they blasted their way through the Rockies to make the Trans Canada Railway. Each camera was the size of a box car requiring two men to work the bellows. The camera boxes themselves were eventually used as sheds. The negatives these cameras produced were 8 feet square! Now... I have enlarged a 5X7 negative in my days or a 8X10 negative, and the resulting photo was tack sharp. Imagine the quality of print these would have produced, showing the open of a virgin land in all it's unmarked vista.

[@dorisbetts3012]

Unfortunate that there are some inaccuracies in this history video, but it has not been made by a Canadian as demonstrated by the way the speaker pronounces "Newfoundland"...always a giveaway!

[@Joncom98]

haha I instantly knew it wasn't made by a Canadian from all the pronounciations and the terms used to refer to certain peoples, its so funny to see

[@PnCBio]

The picture of the queen signing in 1982, I was literally across the street on my father’s shoulders watching it. It was the Queen and the Prime Minister and that ceremony was 🇨🇦 officially gaining independence.

[@davidpost428]

and when the Queen's motorcade left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau danced a little jig!

[@kivimik]

@@davidpost428 Do you mean his father? Justin would have been around 10 years old.

[@bear_soldier9277]

King Charles really needs to sign some papers giving the land back to the indigenous peoples because the land and resources were stolen from the native people. Fuq the monarchy and the church! The pope has rescinded the doctrine of discovery and so the control of the land and resources should belong to the rightful owners who are the indigenous peoples.

[@lightlantern]

Thank You For The Canadian Love 🇨🇦

[@davidpost428]

Enjoyed this video and your interest in Canadian history. I worked for Canadian Pacific Railroad when my sons were born in Montreal and Toronto. You should definitely visit Canada. There is s much to see!

[@AncientArtisanStudio]

I was born and raised in Ottawa. But moved to British Columbia 30 years ago. My ancestors were the Vikings who 1st came to this land from other countries. I lived in and schooled partly in Quebec. This country was taught in school about the history of many nations. I am a proud Canadian.

[@weeyummybmp7693]

no 3 - best representation of Canada - blue for coastal waters, white for peace and the 3 maple leaves give a symbol of the industrinous of the people

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

I am metis and live in winnipeg, my family owned land that was "bought" from us and is one of the two ways i had to prove my ancestry, the other was with a family tree, and apparently the french part of me came over in the early 1600s to new france

[@SalvableRuin]

It's not "Willian LOYN McKenzie" it's William LYON McKenzie.

[@PJPerdue1293]

The Hudson's Bay Company (known as The Bay today) is now a successful national department store chain, founded in 1670. Where I live in Victoria, BC was once farmland in the 1850s to provide produce for this chain.

[@dawnknox4640]

Hi, from Winnipeg Friendly Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦 Home of 100,000 lakes

[@suzannebudlong8376]

And even more mosquitoes…..

[@tonyr.4778]

One part of Canadian history not covered is the Irish immigration to the Maritimes in the mid 1600s. My ancestors fled Ireland in 1654 where they owned 3 counties and had castles etc. The British redcoats were not satisfied with their genocidal incursion into Scotland to destroy the clans (not klans) and kill the Jacobites. They then went to Ireland to kill the Jacobites there. My ancestors fled to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia where there are still folk songs told about them. At that time, the Maritimes were heavily Irish. The Irish accent still survives to this day among the Maritimes. This brief history only focuses on the French and British history, and leaves out a third of the provinces. They don't mention how Canada helped the slaves escaping colonial America via the underground railway, or that the railway being extended from coast to coast was critical for BC to join the confederation in 1871. There was a lot of influence of the Catholics, Protestants and french Jesuits in the exploration of country, such as Emile Petit who charted much of the northern region and was the first to learn and document native languages.

[@FailedBard]

The beavers got their revenge though, as the hatters used mercury in treating the pelts before shaping in making the hats. Mercury leads to serious neurological conditions if exposure goes over a very low threshold. Hencethe saying "Mad as a Hatter".

[@alexpatrie610]

You previously mentioned in one of your reactions that you wanted to learn more about Canada’s contribution after 9 11. The video you want to see is "operation yellow ribbon."

[@robert-antoinedenault5901]

Basic french cities in the USA are Baton Rouge, Detroit, New Orleans, Saint Louis. Nine state capitals are French words or of French origin (Baton Rouge, Boise, Des Moines, Juneau, Montgomery, Montpelier, Pierre, Richmond, Saint Paul) - not even counting Little Rock (originally "La Petite Roche") or Cheyenne (a French rendering of a Lakota word). Fifteen state names are either French words / origin (Delaware, New Jersey, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon, Vermont) or Native American words rendered by French speakers (Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Wisconsin). The use of a suffix "-ville," from the French word for "city" is common for town and city names throughout the United States. Many originally French place names, possibly hundreds, in the Midwest and Upper West were replaced with directly translated English names once American settlers became locally dominant (e.g. "La Petite Roche" became Little Rock; "Baie Verte" became Green Bay; "Grandes Fourches" became Grand Forks).

[@bobbybutton3503]

As a french Canadian, may I suggest that you research this very well known song writer, singer and, occasionally, actor name Zachary Richard. He might be the only Cajun international star 1980/90 2000 era that Louisiana has ever produce… well, in te francophone international community!

[@riffdagg6701]

Little Corky tidbit, I'm am from Nova Scotia. The French that were deported from Nova Scotia were called the acadians, when they got down to the States most people could not understand them due to their accent being so thick and muddy. When people asked who they are they kept responding with " acadians " but it kept coming out as " Cajuns " due to their accent. So to this day they were just called Cajuns, but they were originally acadians.

[@dorisbetts3012]

The Cajun families in Louisiana are our cultural cousins! They even share family names with us French Acadians! The Cajuns can trace their ancestors to our Maritime provinces!

[@SalvableRuin]

The word "Cajun" is a bastardization of "Acadian." Acadian --> Cadian --> Cajun.

[@johnam1234]

I really enjoyed your videos and comments plus learning more about the world

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

We’re glad to have you on the journey with us!

[@KelliReimer]

I live in Vancouver British Columbia. Live very close to our border. Grateful to be be your neighbour.

[@anamakesthings]

Can I just say how lovely was learning something new with you? 💚

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

We’re glad you feel that way.

[@m1sterpunch]

Hi from Nova Scotia! I have mostly Scottish roots but a good part of my ancestry is Acadian French. I own an electric guitar from Louisiana but have never been. Would love to visit someday!

[@matthall5758]

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. Is Canadian and was born in Montreal. He is the Father and Founder of New Orleans and Mobile Alabama.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

As one may realize, the word 'Cajun' really just another spelling of 'Acadian'. They are, after all, the same people: Cajuns were deported Acadians.

[@robertcartier5088]

That is correct. But, it turns out, Acadians were deported too! Despite signing a treaty of non-agression with the crown, they were stripped of their lands in Nova Scotia (formerly Acadia) and deported to New Brunswick! I've been to Shediac and Moncton, no offense but that was NOT an upgrade! The brits were right bastards back then! The 'Cajuns' were right to tell them where to shove their treaty! ;-]

[@sid7088]

If Quebec separated from Canada, the drive from Newfoundland to Ontario would be 8 hrs less. 😊

[@ruthelizabeth9638]

lol

[@michaelreid8857]

Hey don’t peel the loonies. There’s no chocolate inside! 🤣

[@westendtdot4520]

Big up. From Toronto 🇨🇦. Great work 👍🏾

[@rejeanbourque1522]

I leave at Québec city and there is a few think, I didn't know, thanks to you.

[@PnCBio]

Looking forward to some Acadian & Creole education 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

[@darylwilliams7883]

You may not know this, but Demouchet is a french name bought down to Louisiana by the Acadians. I french it is pronounced dem-oo-shay.

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

We know. We prefer to pronounce it how we pronounce it in our intro.

[@gejost]

The battles described had small numbers of people; e.g., when Benedict Arnold tried to invade Quebec city, his army was only 500 men.

[@alexandregr5440]

Cheers to you guys, from french Canada ;)

[@Haulinbassracing]

My family was very important to canadas mapping and later settling the northern bc area.

[@mrdanforth3744]

Beaver fur makes the very best felt hats. Today if you buy a Stetson hat or other hat of best quality for $300 and up it will be made of beaver felt. A good beaver hat will last a lifetime and still look good.

[@mrdanforth3744]

Beaver fur is unusual that it has barbs on it that makes it link together to make the best felt. It is also quite waterproof.

[@lightgiver7311]

I actually have French ancestors that moved to Louisiana when the English kept removing them from the east coast of Canada. Their name was Samson.

[@ncordeau45]

Hello from Quebec City !!!!!! 🙂 Great video, merci (ty)

[@candacemilburn8745]

The Acadians being deported to Louisiana is taught in schools here in Canada

[@Ottawajames]

Point of interest: nobody outside of Canada seems able to correctly pronounce Newfoundland.... It's not New Found Land it's Newf-N-Land... It sort of sounds like the word 'understand'... Understand Newf-N-Land. Interesting facts about Newfoundland: they were the last province to join Canada (1949 IIRC) and they participated in WWII as independent participants with their own Newfie regiment.

[@gwine9087]

Another reason why I don't think the video was made by Canadians.

[@dorisbetts3012]

Yup. Not a Canadian if you can't pronounce Newfoundland the way Canadians do!

[@davidcormier6346]

I am from New Brunswick Canada I am of Acadian Heritage in 1755 the acadians were expelled from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to Louisiana Cajun is a slur of Acadian someday I'd really like to get to Louisiana just a thought for an Acadian

[@dorisbetts3012]

Actually, they were expelled mostly to the New England States but even to France ( the Deportation took place over several years). Eventually some made their way to Louisiana from France after the war between the French and English was settled and they built their lives there. The Acadians were not wanted in France, their native homeland. They no longer spoke the same French language, ( Parisienne French having been adopted as the preferred and proper French at that time). The Acadian language came from a very old form of French spoken in a certain region in France only and mixed with some Mi'kmaq words at that point. The Acadians already formed an isolated colony in North America for 150 years at the time of their Deportation.

[@maryjeanjones7569]

@@dorisbetts3012 - The British defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham in 1759. The British expelled the Acadians out of Nova Scotia around 1763.

[@robgraham5697]

From a Canadian view Flags 2 and 5 are old fashioned. Those two make it clear that Canada is mired in the past and that the people in Canada are British subjects first and Canadians second. Number 2 also displays and reinforces the 'separate but equal' status of the English and French speaking portions of our country.

[@robgraham5697]

The whole secession thing in Quebec is basically a 'We'll take your money but we decide to what to do with it' situation. Quebec is not a wealthy province and depends heavily on money from the federal government. This gives the federal government a fair bit of say in Quebec affairs. The Quebec secessionists want the federal money without the federal say.

[@jameslatimer3600]

During the most recent attempt at separation the people of the northern part of Quebec province, being largely Cree Aboriginals, voted to remain in Canada no matter what the southern people decided. And, Canada would need to cede territory to the separatists which need not be anywhere near all of what is now a Canadian province. Considering the number of Quebeckers who did not want to separate, Canada might not become that much smaller.

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

This sounds like good news.😊

[@yannislaurin5438]

​@@TheDemouchetsREACTIt's not😂

[@starvinmarvin4038]

I’m from Canada I’m not quite sure what the three would be but my best guess the three coastlines because we’re Pacific Atlantic in the ArcticAnd great video love it

[@jojoJojo-vw2bu]

Plus Canada help alot of slaves to come in Canada railroad

[@almVancouver]

I'm a Canadian who used to coach minor hockey in the States. My team always teased me with, oh, you're Canadian. cAnAdA ;)

[@tntcanada420]

The US education system is lacking a lot. We learned a lot about the US and all of North America. Hopefully you all will do the same. Love from Canada.

[@bonnie3030]

I've lived across Canada born and raised.Canada beat the American' s back on the Plains of Abramham with the help of the Nativesin 1776 ...Grade 7 social studies taught this in school.

[@jjsanchez9593]

the period of alliance between french and natives created ac sub culture of natives called métis which are half Caucasian and Indian blood. Also cool fact this hybridation was intended by the french for natives would stay loyal if the children had their blood.

[@Can8ian.]

The reason Quebec has considered separation is because they have a majority of french speaking Canadians there and the culture there is noticeably different to english speaking Canada. The differences often cause issues in our government where Quebec argues that they are not as well represented as the english speaking parts of Canada. It has been a debate for decades and it doesn't look like it will change any time soon. The Quebecois have shown they are proud of their culture, as they should be so separation may actually happen eventually.

[@samanthamonaghan7579]

Use what you got beware of over harvesting, resource management.

[@owenplourde3934]

I don't think the video described well enough, the amount of anger and hatred that raged throughout Canada after WW1. People were mad, and hated the British for a long time. Manyu hated that we were dragged in without our approval. Many hated that our people died in a foreign war.

[@SatsumaTengu14]

Interestingly British Columbia entered WWI proudly calling itself British Columbia. I was told long ago by one of our WWI veterans it waa after the war was when we started pronouncing it as, Brish Columbia or just BC.

[@gwine9087]

Maybe your people, Not mine.

[@sadboydanceclub]

you're right, they don't tell you why

[@stevendblois69]

You should youtube Canadian soldiers and what they did. Pretty amazing.

[@olivierdk2]

7:21 only Because the brits granted rights to the french speaking population via the Quebec Act en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_Act Before that if you were a catholic, speaking french, well... and the mentality in reality didn't changed until the 1980's. To anglos, french speakers were second class citizens.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Good on the two of you for wanting to learn tbe history of other counties. Given the reaction format, it has limitations in the amount of time and detail anything you watch can go into detail. A few observations.....the French Indian War was a major deterrent to the American colonies pursuing independence. George Washington got his rear end kicked early in this war in upstate NY leading a British army. The defeat of the French by British General James Wolfe removed the French presence and any threat to the American colonies. Second, the video neglected to mention that Canadian forces were involved in both World Wars from the outset of each. This is an important part of the Canadian psyche as it relates to their participation in WW I and Ii. Lastly, history provides a unique opportunity to use hindsight regarding actions taken. The treatment of the French in Canada by the British was inconsistent. Some were expelled but there was also a framework established for them to have freedom of religion and to speak their language. There is a whole history of how this inconsistent approach played out but the end result has been a never ending debate about independence vs sovereignty association for years that has been a major issue in modern Canadian politics. There are some parallels with how inconsistent Reconstruction and the treatment of Confederate States was handled post Civil War and ongoing political and social issues that exist in present day America today.

[@lucylin1999]

No mention of the war of 1812.

[@نوبل]

🇺🇲🇬🇧🇰🇼❤ l love United Kingdom And United States All the love from State of Kuwait

[@westernfreedom5031]

As a Western Canadian I can say that our map and history will change soon. There is a growing feeling of alienation among Western Canadians and we are on the road to separation.

[@hilariousname6826]

In your dreams.

[@michaelreid8857]

Tides come in and out. Right now your buying all the BS fascist crap from down South. Five years from now, you’ll have forgotten that crap! Besides that, no one can ever claim Canada would be better broken up. Don’t believe me? Ask any Brit today how he/she would vote if Brexit was given a second shot!

[@kikimo57]

Dumouchet is a french name

[@JoeIsOut2lunch]

I would love for you to learn about Quebec separatism and FLQ or about the Underground Railroad

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

We know about the Underground Railroad - that was important for us to learn in grade school. We’d love to learn more about Quebec.

[@gwine9087]

@@TheDemouchetsREACT I am not sure if they still do but, when I was a kid, African Americans, from all over the US, would come to Windsor (across from Detroit) to celebrate Emancipation Day and the Underground Railroad that came up through there.

[@littlemonster6052]

Quebec has a very distinct culture than the rest of the canadian provinces. Which is why its a very special province.

[@edm_doug]

There are several very distinct cultures across Canada.

[@Jane-yg3vz]

Newfoundland also has a very unique culture because it's so isolated from the rest of Canada.

[@yannislaurin5438]

@@edm_doug "very"? Cope. Québec is way more different than the other provinces. You can't deny it.

[@frayserken]

just say they french they think they are better than the rest

[@yannislaurin5438]

@@frayserken No we don't

[@ninashewchuk8976]

Oh boy, if you think the topic of Quebec separatism is wild, you should look into the Alberta separatist movement. It's...truly something.

[@TheDarkPorkins]

Watch the show Frontier!

[@b.w.6535]

Yep! The star still comes to visit Newfoundland because he loves it so much. Fun fact: They set off some pretty heavy duty explosions one day during filming in St. John's without letting the rest of us know. For a very short time, we thought there had been an attack or natural disaster happening, haha.

[@TheDarkPorkins]

@@b.w.6535 sounds like something Momoa would do lol

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

we were the first of the British colony's to ban slavery. with England being the first out right.

[@TheGhostScorpion]

newfoundlander here

[@puffthemagicdragon2288]

Just an important note. ESK!MO is unacceptable to the INUIT ...

[@dsutton777]

Good reaction 😊

[@turdwranglers2517]

It's pronounced NEW FUN LUND (literaly), not NEW FOUND LAND

[@sadp9013]

My direct ancester arive in canada from france in 1650

[@kathythompson1174]

there are a few points that they always leave out , As a Canadian and 63, I'm aware of these facts that avade most Canadians the reason we are still connected to Quebec is because they recieve 68% of all income in Canada . They also have all manufacturing of all weapons . Every President for several decades always ends up being a Quebecion . We as a country are tired of them hoarding all the power in this country and not sharing the wealth with their fellow countrymen

[@wombatwilly1002]

Interesting fact: Trump's great grandfather went to the Yukon during the gold rush,opened a brothel,and left three years later with half a million dollars.

[@gwine9087]

Runs in the family.

[@stephaniefox429]

You should watch a video about the residential schools in both Canada and the States

[@weeyummybmp7693]

the most basic reason that the French seek separation because they have never given up on the fact that their government from France just gave up their land to the English

[@canadianicedragon2412]

The "tension" between English and French remains. I'm not sure if they are "really" that equally split on leaving Canada, I feel is ir one of those "anger topics" where the people who are mad and want to split off are more likely to get out and vote... but I'm also an old white algophone so I'm the last person to trust on the topic.

[@guillaumericher2830]

I'm from QC and I feel that if the government tried to do a vote today people would vote something between 60-70% no. Majority of the younger generation care less about this topic and the past issues but it's still something everybody know about and it's being talked about from time to time. A vote will not happen anytime soon however and it's more of a topic used by populist newspaper to stir angry boomers emotions😂 Of course we never know how things will evolve in 10+ years

[@pierrefireball2505]

The French Louisiana was sold to the English Gov for a very tiny sum. the French needed the money$$$

[@sylvaindupuis5595]

Concerning the referendums in the Province of Québec, sadly we missed our chance and it will never happens again. French Canadians have one of the lowest birth rate of the world, so the growth of population is mainly due to immigration and people who immigrate don't really come to Québec, they come to North America so they don't completely adhere to our culture and in a few generation, French culture will disappear from the continent, being separate would have been the only way to preserve our culture in the long term. I don't say that because I hate the rest of Canada, on the contrary, I like and respect Canada, but I think that we would be better neighbours than if we are forced to live in the same house. Each could do what they want, for example, the rest of Canada is politically more oriented to the right than us and often the government in Ottawa is influenced by our choice.

[@Ottawajames]

Re Quebec: the separatists movement in Quebec boils down to the constitution of Canada in 1982. The federal government had been negotiating with the provincial governments about the delineation of authority between the Feds and the provinces (similar to the states, each province has limited rights to self governance) . The Premier of Quebec was negotiating to have more authority and had refused to sign on to the constitution the Feds had offered and a few of the other premiers had agreed to also hold out with Quebec. One night the Feds approached the premiers of the rest of Canada and held a side negotiation and all the provinces signed the agreement to enact the constitution as it was. The Quebec premier was never consulted nor included in the last minute negotiations and in protest Quebec has never signed on to the Constitution of Canada.... They're a bit like Texas in so far as they're all "don't tread on me" and reject most of the federal government "intrusions" into Quebec affairs.... unless there's money involved.... They've always got their hands out for federal cash, that's for sure!

[@captainbanana1831]

❤

[@robertcartier5088]

As a kid, with this last name, I'd hoped I was a descendant of Jacques Cartier... turns out, he never had kids, so that was it for that claim to fame! Dammit! lol My mon called my eldest brother that name, Jacques... as you can imagine, he got teased at school, but nobody ever forgot his name, though! I do, however, have a connection with Louisiana, y'all! It's where my significant other still lives! We've maintained a long-distance relationship for over 23 years, now. I've been to New Orleans and/or Lafayette 18 times! She's been up here in Montreal almost as many times. It's been great, but I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone else unless they're filthy rich... We are not. ;-]

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

Cute story😅 So, you understand us then (our lingo,etc.) We hope the two of you get to spend many more years together!

[@robertcartier5088]

@@TheDemouchetsREACT Thank you! Understand you? Hell yeah... when I spend more than a week there, I get assimilated and start sounding like you! lol

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

😂Alright nah cousin! You know once we claim you as our family there is no going astray.

[@robertcartier5088]

@@TheDemouchetsREACT The people, the music, the food... Assimilation is inevitable! Y'all are like the Borg! _"Resistance is Futile"_ lol (that's a Star Trek reference if you ain't nerdy enough to know, lol)

[@racerguy6979]

We Burnt down the White House back in 1812 lol. Just a weird fact lol

[@deoneforpeace]

Wow ......as a Native person this is disgusting

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

What would you rather us cover about your people?

[@deoneforpeace]

@@TheDemouchetsREACT Well first we do have our History in Canada that is not what this video explains....it explains a new version ....How can anyone die of diseases when we healed the people's diseases when people got here?.....We will never know who got here first .....And no literary references...So now an Italian got here and brought the others?.....And the World became free after our victory that lasts til today

[@kimquinn-arcand7127]

Their wrong I know I am from Canada

[@jonmce1]

The video is hogwash, there was a rebellion in what is now Ontario in 1837 but it was not put down by the British but by the Canadians including reformers who considered the rebels to be too extreme. The rebels were a reletively small group in the province which included numbers of American born people. This is a very misleading video and is a very biased view of Canadian history. For example Canada sent troops to WW1 not because it had to but because it wanted to. There was not class of Dominion of Canada to Britain. Canada choose the term Dominion itself to keep its aggressive neighbours to the south away other wise it would have been called the Kingdom of Canada just as the British were called a kingdom.

[@fiverx2159]

The French wanted to leave. But they wanted to keep our currency. They didn’t want their share of the national debt. They had a list of insane demands. It’s really an embarrassment. Side note. Montreal is beautiful. Quebec City I couldn’t get a cab because I was not French

[@SoundsBogus]

Quebec still receives the most welfare cheques from Federal taxpayers and get the most benefits, than any other Province.

[@b.w.6535]

@@SoundsBogus Out of 23 billion in transfer payments from the feds to the provinces last year, Quebec got 14.5 of it. They literally have a government office that "finesses" their finances in such a way that they qualify for the biggest amount they can get. You'd think after all that help and their "unique superior culture" they wouldn't need it anymore.

[@shelleybleu4903]

It's pronounced new fun land not new found land!

[@almVancouver]

Did you know the U.S actually lost a war to another country? Yep, you guessed right. Canada defeated the U.S in a war.

[@almVancouver]

Even today Canada would have a good shot with taking over the States. With our cultures and people so intertwined, Canada's plan is to activate millions of Canadians who live in the States to surround vital government buildings. You Americans would simply think, oh gosh, more Canadian tourists. Then we'd strike. :)

[@maryjeanjones7569]

Yes it was the War of 1812.

[@NovaSupernova]

Just an FYI, the red represents blood spilled during wars and the white represents peace.

[@savage0987654321]

Louisiana was a penal colony

[@savage0987654321]

The Green House got white washed

[@savage0987654321]

Louis Riel the father of manitoba