The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-08-10, Page 34
How much
"Do we love Canada
enough to accept that
which is n ycessary to
keep Quebec within
Canada?"
Dr. Ronald Watts,
principal of Queen's
Ljniversity and a member__
of the -Task Force on
Canadian Unity, asked
the question in an address
to ,representatives of
Goderich service clubs at
a luncheon meeting in
Hotel Bedford dining
room on Tuesday.
"I have come to the
conclusion," he said,
"that there is no other
federation, probably
anywhere in the world,
composed of different
cultural groups, where
the majority has done so
little to aid the minority
as in Canada."
"Mere recognition of
the regional aspirations
in Quebec or the West or
the Atlantic region or
other provi-races will not of
itself be sufficient," Dr.
Watts said. "We will not
pull Canada together
unless at one and the
same time we recognize
the legitimate aspirations
of the original units, and,
as you develop a wider
sense of Canada, em-
bracing all the original
units.- The important
point is that we have
renewed focus, not only
on province -building but
nation -building."
Dr.' Watt, a Rotarian,
conveyed the greetings of
the Kingston club.
"The views I am going
to express;" he said, "are
my personal views, not
necessarily the official
views of the Task Force,
which .is making good
-.progress at the-- pre -sent
time. It is hoped to
complete by the end of
the' year; three- separ-ate-•
reports: one, sum-
marizing the views
presented to us; two, a
glossary of political
terms to clarify
somewhat the confusion;
and, three, a report with
some recommendations
as to what should be done.
"I- want to show why it
is important to be con-
cerned with the unity
question. There is a
tendency for us to say,
"So what? What dif-
ference does it make?' I
want to tell you why I, as
a political scientist, who
has "' studied the disin-
tegration of certain
federal systems, believe
the issue should be of
concern to all Canadians.
THE ISSUES
"Even before the PQ
victory in Quebec,
Canadians were con-
cerned with the issues of
national entity, national
unity. The experience of
other federations shows
(I) ample evidence that a
federation can totally
disintegrate. Four of the
largest' surviving con-
stitutional countries, in
the world today are the
United States, 200 years
old; . Switzerland, 130;
Canada, 111; and
Australia 78. There are
few other constitutional
organizations that have
survived unbroken for as
long.
"But I point out that
,three -have had separatist
movements and sec -
cession movements.
Unity was ' maintained
ultimately by the
strength of military
force. West Australia
passed a referendum
with a majority in favor
of separation but a
petition to the United
in�dorrb
...was refused.
There are also examples
in the newer federations.
"The separation of a
regiopal•.ai- t
in history, occurred
peacefully, even if it was
the intention on both
sides. In almost every
case, the spirit of political
controversy and con-
frontation and emotional
tension which preceded
separation produces a
situation in which some
ridiculous minor " in-
cident, with a few people
taking matters into their
own hands, erupts into
violence or civil war.
"If you examine United
States, talk before the
Civil War, you will find
there was ne more
trouble than here at the
present time.
LESSON TWO
"The second lesson,
then, the disen-
tanglement of a
federation is it, or likely
to be, possible without
violence which we would
all deplore and which we
should do everything we
can to avoid.
"The third lesson is
that once separation does
occur, the business of
establishing a° new
economy, as advocated,
for instance, by
Levesque, is in practical
terms remote.
With separation
comes division of assets,
setting up of boundaries,
placation of parties
-receiving consideration.
In any case, there are
problems with the
..common .market
association, particularly
applying to Canada, and
which in Ontario we
would do well to bear in
mind. While the economic
community has made
great progress, generally
speaking, that form is
terrifically unstable.
"The Western
provinces have made it
clear that there is no
appeal for them in a
common market which
favors Ontario. A com-
mon market is to Quebec
unacceptable. The
federal form of gover-
nment is -.unacceptable to
Quebec.
DANGER
SIGNALS
"The fotirth lesson
relates to certain danger
signals. There are -three
critical ohes present in
most cases. (1) political
divisions; (2) federal
political parties tb em-
braoeall the regional
groups so that some are
not alienated by lack Of •
preparation; (3) lack of
confidence in existing
constitutional system and
demands for 'a new
constitution without
agreement on what it
should be.
"During the last
decade, all three of these
developments have
clearly emerged in
Canada in regard to
political divisions on
regional lines, causing
problems between
federal and provincial
governments; the
alienation of some
do you love Cana
groups, not just Quebec
but the West, from
representation in the
federal party; (3)
general denigration of the
British North America
Act without consent to
what is to take its place.
"The Confederation
adopted in 1867 has
served us remarkably
well for 111 years in
remarkable conditions,
but Canada is facing a
challenge unprecedented
in our history and which
all of us must take
seriously.
"There are four car-
dinal points to bear in
mind: (1) no matter what
the provocation we must
keep our heads and
remain cool. We must
avoid at all costs action
which might ' make
rationalization im-
possible as experience
indicates that everything
that, follows would
require enormous
goodwill; how much
better to apply that
goodwill before it is
absolutely necessary in
order to an ac-
commodation federation
without violence.
"(2) We must avoid
falling into the idea of two
alternatives Quebec
independence and
retention of Con-
federation. Things have
gone so far neither will
do. Adaption of our
federal system may meet
the aspirations of
Quebec,.but other regions
of Canada may require
changes• responsibilities
assigned federal and
provincial governments
and the structure and
of the
govern men
organization
t in Ottawa:'
"The recent con-
stitutional amendments
.bill .,.is„a first step, ...as Mr.
... .......
Trudeau has pointed
I would like to point out
that once before in
Canada, when there was
a crisis of military
preparations - 1840s and
1850s - a coalition and
larger view produced the
solution which turned out
to be Confederation. in
1867.
"What we need today is
the same spirit to apply to
ourown situation. In 1867
Canada made the
initiative combination of
a federal and
parliamentary system
for a first time in the
world. We need to ap-
proach the current crisis
in the same spirit of
accommodation.
THE SOLUTION
"The third point I ask
you to bear in mind is that
the solution will have to
meet the cultural and
economic aspirations of -
the -people of Quebec if
they are to feel that
Canada is 't -heir .country_
as much as anybody
else's.
"The question then is;
do we love Canada
enough to accept that
which will 'be necessary
to keep Quebec within
Canada? Too often we fail
to realize the Quebec
francophones represent
one-quarter of Canada.
They are a major portion
of our country and if we
love Canada we must do
what is necessary to keep
them.
"On the question of
language, only in -
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frequently has the whole
issue been invested with \
proper emphasis arid
understanding. There has
been misunderstanding
and confusion where
there should' have been
allowances for the
position of French-
Canadians.
"Encouragement of
French has been termed
a threat to English -
a?
speaking Canadians. cost money but what
price are we prepared to
pay for Canadian unity?
Alternately, that cost is
small compared to the
cost that would be felt if
Canada broke up.
language is in danger? "Supposed
• "Another argui;rl'ent es r)quireitient of us all to
that Frenchi-lanuage,,learn Frenchis a means
services require un- of understanding. The
necessary public ex- federal policy does not
penditure. Of course they require that all people in
Does anyone seriously
believe that on a con-
tinent of 240,000 people of
which only five or six
million are - French-
speaking that the English
West Wawanosh Council meets
THE OOZE. RICH SIGNAL -STAR, THU'RSD A.Y, AUGUST 1.Q,1'8,78`.- P, W1 '. 3
tD a r
Canada should be
bilingual or learn French.
What that policy does
state is that French-
Canadians should be able
to communicate in their
own, language in the civil
service.
"We must look at these
things clearly and
rationally and recognize
the needs of the
minority.”
Will call for tenders on drain
Several owners in the
Anderson Drainage
Works convened for the
consideration of engineer
E.H. Uderstadtts report
on the repair and im-
provement of the
Anderson Drainage
Works when West
Wawanosh Township
Council met for its
regular session on August
1.
Mr. Uderstadt was
present at the meeting to
review the report and
answer questions at the
elose of wilf,eh--a `notion
was passe -4quncil to
adopt - the, 'Kre'ngineer's
report an Na first and
second reading were
given to the'•provisional
'by-law. It -was also
decided to have Maitland
Engineering Services
Give grant to
build sidewalk
East Wawanosh
Township Council passed
a Motion to give a grant
of $7 -50 -to the Township of
Kinloss for the purpose of
building a sidewalk in
Whitechurch when it met
in regular session on
August 1. The council
members of the Township
of Kinloss were present at
the-ineeting'to discuss the'
building. of the sidewalk
in the Hamlet of
Whitechurch and to seek
finaiicial'h 1p:
East Wawanosh
Council also passed a
motion to transfer $365.55
from the East Wawanosh
Renovation, Fund -Term
Deposit to East
Wawanosh Recreation,
Parks and Community
Centre Board to cover the
capital cost of a new
chimney for the arena.
The council also passed a
motion that the township
give a further grant of
$300 to the East
Wawanosh Recreation,
Parks and , Community
Centre Board as there
were not sufficient funds
to cover costs.
Council gave con-
sideration to the Hunter
Drainage Works
Extension. Ratepayers J.
Walsh and J. Hunter were
present to discuss this as,
was E. W. Shifflett,
engineer with Gamsby
and Mannerow Limited.
Council passed a- motion
to accept the drainage
.'report as prepared and
presented by E.W.
Shifflett and agreed to
pay the fee of $1,500 for
the report. '
Lorne Humphrey was
present at the council
meeting to review ob-
jections to the Humphrey
Sub -Division. He ex-
plained that the Township
of Morris would be with-
drawing their objection
,and East Wawanosh
Council agreed to meet
with John and Norene
Gnay to discuss the
possible withdrawing of
theirobjections.
By-law number 'nine,
1978, being a by-law to
impose special annual
drainage rates upon land
in respect of which
- money is bcrowed under
the Tile Drainage Act,
was given first, second
and third readings and
f inally-passed: .___-.... .
Proceeds from Tile
Drain Loans were for-
warded : to lot 40, north
half, concession 2
($42,000); lot 40, con-
cession 3 ($6,000) ; and lot
41, north half, concession 1
($2,100). Tile Drain
Inspectors fees; of $85
were' forwarded to John
Gaunt.
By-law number 10, 1978,
being a by-law to enforce,
regulate and perform fire
inspections and fire
safety as contained in the
National Fire Code of
Canada, and the Fire
Marshal's Act of Ontario,
was given first, second
and third readings and
finally passed by council.
Building permits were
approved and issued to
Larry...Tay.lor, for a barn •
extension subject to the
approval of the Ministry
of the Environment; Len
Palmer for a- house ad-
dition; Ivan Howatt for a
trailer; Doug :Walker- for
scales and overhead
bins; G. Jaretzke for a
machine shed; C.
Laidlaw for two cement
walls for ensilage storage
and Ron Snell for a grain
bin.
Road accounts of
$7,516.52 and general
accounts of $15,579.38
were ordered passed and
paid by council.
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prepare the necessary
tender documents and
call for tenders on this
drain to be ready for
consideration- at the next
council meeting,
Warner Andrews
requested the services of
an experienced grader
operate` to do some
,special grading on the hill
west of the Police Village
of Auburn and the road
superintendent agreed to
perform the job.
Building permits were
granted by council to D.
Jefferson for a shed; J.
Hickey for a barn and
granary; N. Stapleton for
a barn; J. Moir for a
house addition; and -C.
Cooke and Son for a shed.
- A tile drainage loan
application for the east
half of lot 26 concession 9
was accepted by council.
_ Council also passed a
motion to accept the
tender of . Joe- Kerr
Limited of Wingham at 50
cents per cubic yard for
pit run gravel to
emergency construction
on concession 10 at lot 16
subject to the approval of
the Ministry of Tran-
sportation and. Com-
munications.
Leroy Rintoul was
hired by council to mow
roadsides at $4 per hour.
The road accounts and
general accounts, in-
cluding $3,121.44 for the
township's share of final
construction for a dental
suite in Lucknow, were
ordered passed and paid
by council.
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