Question

compare and contrast the cultures of quebec and ontario. What makes these provinces different from one another ? In a short paragraph identify at least two key differences in these provinces cultures and histories.

Answer 1

Quebec is primarily French-speaking with strong efforts to preserve its cultural identity, while Ontario is English-speaking with a more British-influenced culture. Quebec's historical agriculture-based economy and the consideration of independence further differentiate it from Ontario.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cultures of Quebec and Ontario differ prominently in language and historical evolution. Quebec, a predominantly French-speaking province, has a culture that is rooted in French colonial history, and its residents have endeavored to maintain their language and cultural identity, even considering independence at times. On the other hand, Ontario is primarily English-speaking, with a culture more closely aligned with the British colonial past. Additionally, the province of Quebec has unique historical agricultural practices, such as the establishment of long lots which was a method of land division giving access to transportation routes. By contrast, Ontario has evolved to have a diverse population with a mixed economy, not as entirely rooted in agriculture as Quebec historically has been.

Answer 2

The major difference is the language: In Quebec, French is spoken and in Ontario English is Spoken. Unrelated to this, some people report feeling more at ease in Quebec, stressing that it has less strict social rules than Ontario, and that for example alternative lifestyles are more integrated into the mainstream life than in Ontario - but this is a collection of personal testimonies rather than official information