Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society

From Independence of Québec - Resource Centre for the English-Speaking World

Under the presidency of Guy Bouthillier, and with Robin Philpot as director of communications, the St-Jean-Baptiste Society of Montreal thrived to reach out the various cultural communities of Québec. Contrasting sharply with the images frabricated by the steady flow of articles written by mercenary columnists paid to stain the reputation of Québec's nationalists (by accusing them of xenophobia, anti-semitism, and other absurdities), the society's honest efforts to create ties among Quebecers of all origins and mother tongues did not go by unnoticed.

Far from being afraid of others, Québec nationalists continue to preach an old motto of the Institut canadien of Montreal: "Justice for us, justice for all; reason and liberty for us, reason and liberty for all."

Hanging of our patriots: February 15, 1839

Hanging of our patriots on February 15, 1839

Burning of the Parliament: April 25, 1849

Burning of the Parliament in Montreal on April 25, 1849

Fête nationale with the Mohawks: June 24, 1834-2000

Celebrating the Fête nationale with the Mohawks on June 24, 2000

Jewish Magna Carta of rights: June 5, 1832

Jewish Magna Carta of right adopted in Lower Canada on June 5, 1832

St. Patrick's Day Parade: March 17, 1824

First St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal on March 17, 1824

Opinion texts

• 2001 - The suite et (we hope) fin to the little debate about the census, by Guy Bouthillier
• 2001 - Why does it not simply eliminate all questions on ethnic origin and religion?, by Guy Bouthillier

• 1998 - Québec's legitimacy does not need the Supreme Court blessing
• 1998 - Propositions on reform of electoral laws

See also

• Con arguments
• Other independence movements