What is Going on Back Home?

Now, most of you know that I am not the most politically-minded individual, but I do try and keep up with what's going on back home. Does it concern any of my fellow Canadians that the House of Commons just passed a motion to recognize the Quebecois as "a nation within Canada"? In my opinion, albeit overseas and perhaps uninformed, this gives the Quebecers all the fuel they need to hold another referendum and eventually seperate from Canada.

Not only that, but I am very scared how our national image will be perceived by other powerful nations. Will we now be representing ourselves as a nation that will give into demands by any of our ethnic groups? I blame the fact that our minority governments have had a recent history of short-terms in office, corruption, and no real authority in the house. Again, I am no real political scientist, so I am open to any criticism or rebutals you may have.

I am just very sick and tired of Canadian politicians and media claiming that Canada's biggest national treasure is our ability to be a multicultural nation. I think it was a nice move on the government's part to give our Natives a nice chunk of ice up in the North near the Hudson, and they even let them name it Nunavut. Side note; can anyone actually tell me what that name means without looking it up on Wikipedia or google? Focus Ron...

I guess what I'm trying to get is where does it stop? How long until the Maritimers want to be recognized as "a nation within Canada"? Before you know it, we will be recognizing Little China in Edmonton as "a nation within Canada"! Quick everybody try and get a piece of the pie before it's gone. And I thought we had seen the last of imperialism in the West. Then again I am not a political genius, and I know that I have quite a few very politically-minded friends. If you think I am wrong, then tell me why and put my fears to bed.

Je m'appelle Frightened