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Dr. Smith opened the debate by emphasizing that ‘*We would find ourselves very isolated. We all have a constructive role to play in the national unity of Canada," he said. About 250 people were present at the meeting entitled Confederation for Tomorrow, held at Wilfrid Laurice University. Other panelists were Sen. Jean Marchand, Hon. Hugh Faulkner, minister of state for science and technology, and Bryce Mackasey, Lib eral member of the Quebec National Assembly. * By Marg Russell If Quebec separates, it would mean an ‘"emotional disaster and an economic dislocation"‘ for the rest of the country, Ontario Liberal leader Dr. Stuart Smith said at a public forum Friday. Speakers say Page 2 â€" Waterloo Chronicle, Wednesday, April 6, 1977 Separation would be "emotional disaster" You‘re fed ith spendi t edups spencing We don‘t put you through that. We don‘t treat you like just another account number. Our branches are small enough to give you personal serâ€" vice. Without frustrating delays. 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The premier travels throughout _ the _ country telling the people how much better they would be without Quebec, then At the same time, Franâ€" cophones should feel comâ€" fortable in Ontario and other parts of the country where English is the first language, he said. ‘"The French and Engâ€" lish have ar autonomous country _ called .Canada," he said. ‘"Right now the majority of Quebecers do not want to separate." Canadians should regard having two national lanâ€" guages as a "great asset.‘ He said Canada can be great country in this soޤ2 and that Anglophones should be made to feel at home in Quebec. f Bryce Mackasey _ said young people play an imâ€" portant role in the future of Canada. ‘"‘The young kids brought the Viet Nam War to an end and they are the ones who will tell the politicians ‘‘We want this country to be more than nine Engâ€" lish and one French provâ€" ince,"‘â€" Mr. _ Smith â€" said. ‘‘We believe in this counâ€" try â€" Levesque doesn‘t. We must give French to our children and look at our Confederation all over again. Canada is bigger than the British North America Act." 100 King Street South, Waterloo 105 King Street East, Kitchener 73 King Street West, Kitchener 88 St. George‘s Square, Guelph Antiâ€"French _ demonstraâ€" tions which occur anywhere in Canada are greatly magâ€" nified by Levesque, he said. returns to tell the Queâ€" becers how they aren‘t wanted by the rest of Canâ€" ada, Mr. Smith said. But this is just one of the many ways we can do more for your money. We offer a wide range of financial services. From savings accounts. To total investment management. So drop in and see us. See what we can do for you. The results of the last election were no surprise to Jean Marchand. There has always been a nationâ€" alist movement present in Quebec, he said. _ ‘"‘The time has come for any soâ€"called privileges of Frenchâ€"Canadians to be transferred into rights unâ€" der the constitution," he said. ‘"To participate, they must be made to feel welâ€" come."‘ He is particularly conâ€" cerned about the French living in Alberta who feel like secondâ€"class citizens. to get to the bargaining table and to start doing something,‘‘ he said. Mr. Mackasey said we should all be concerned Canadians. "If you want to learn a second language, then. for heaven‘s sake, make it French," he said. Comparing Canada to 886â€"0210 578â€"6900 579â€"3000 821â€"5740 (Continued from page 1} Children ($100), the Social Planning Council ($13,000) and the Waterloo Horticulâ€" tural Society ($4,100). . Ald. McLean said the original float was designed so there is no way to make it look different every year. The city should commission (Continued from page 1) same one over and over again when the parade is televised on national TV. e Kitchen Cabinets e Hutches e Breakfast Nooks Mr. Faulkner said Canaâ€" dians are not terribly close as people but are *more ready to take sepâ€" aratism _ seriously _ than ever before." Hugh _ Faulkner _ said these linkages must include language, not just economâ€" ic ties. ‘"And by this, I mean more than just two languages on cereal boxes,"~ he said. *‘Canadians do not know what Canada is," he said. ‘"‘Those in British Columâ€" bia are not aware of Onâ€" tario and vice versa. I‘m going to fight Mr. Levesque to death. There is nothing linking us together. Right now there is a national, political and religious upâ€" heaval taking place in Quebec." and the ’Ell?ish-speaking citizens should be served in English in Quebec. Mr. Marchand said the French and English should have the right to speak either language in Ottawa Showroom Open Daily â€" 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a m. to 12 Noon Or Call For An Appointment »Myron Gingerich 884â€"3909 _ Call after 6 p.m ‘‘Frenchâ€"speaking â€" Canaâ€" dians know you are the elephants and they are the mice," he said. "But I think we are better togethâ€" er and will have a better life if we live together. We should seize this opportunâ€" ity to understand Canada‘s problem." European countries where several languages are often spoken, he said uniformity is the exception rather than the rule 267 Victoria St., New Hamburg, 662â€"2761 Victoria Custom Cabinets Inc. We Design and Build To Suit Your Taste n Cabinets «& Bathroom Vanities s e Wall Units ast Nooks e Bars FREE ESTIMATES Charities Frieda However, most aldermen didn‘t buy the arguments in favor of a new float. They decided to recycle the existing float for a cost of $2.000. Groups â€" that â€" received more than last year includâ€" ed the Kâ€"W Little Theatre ($400) and the Big Sister Movement ($500). a new float that would be adaptable each year "like a reversible coat‘ he said. The meeting ended with the audience rising to sing O Canada. Jean Marchand joined them, singing the same message in Canada‘s second language. He said it was a sad thing to see our politicians putting their own selfish interests before the interâ€" est of the country. ‘"This is the greatest country in the world and let‘s keep it that way," he said. Mr. Mackasey said the acvantage of two languages should _ be _ selfâ€"evident. There is something wrong with our school system that young people cannot speak better French, he said. ‘"This is the time to do something about the political system in our country, The moment of truth is now." * "If you learn another language, you learn your own better," he said. "In Canada, we start with the idea there are two basic cultures. This should make us more tolerant of all minority groups in the world." is for national unity but on what terms?"‘ he said. During a short question period that followed, Smith explained how having two languages is an asset to a He feels the problem will not be solved at a political level. *"Everyone