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The Solitudes of English and French: A History of Separation and Unity

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, 50th Anniversary of the Official Languages Act Special Issue, 2019

By Robert J. Talbot

Relations between English- and French-speakers in Canada have, at different points in our history, been variously characterized by conflict, coexistence, and collaboration. Fortunately, today, relations are and have been peaceful for some time. But this was not always the case.

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Robert J. Talbot is Manager of Research at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada.

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