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Dear Quebec,
We have so much to offer the world!
We have always demonstrated
creativity, ingenuity
humor and determination.
Our history is fascinating.
Where else has there been a Quiet Revolution?
We have
« joie de vivre »,
self-determination,
refined cuisine,
uplifting music,
and beautiful landscapes.
We've shared our talents and expertise with the world for decades.
And above all, we are a warm and welcoming people,
and we live as a free and equal people, respecting each individual's rights.
This is what draw others, from all over the world,
the immigrants and the builders, to our shores.
We want to protect and strengthen our identity and culture,
and the richness of that culture
comes from what is appreciated and celebrated,
not from what is forbidden.
Our value comes from what we already are,
what we want to promote, and what we want to share.
Dear fellow Quebecers,
Let us reaffirm the best of our cultural identity
with the strength of what we are.
Rise up and say proudly to the world
that we are not afraid of diversity;
that we are strong enough to welcome difference;
that we can engage in respectful dialogue
regardless of culture and religion;
that we are able to be enriched by the presence of others
while staying true to ourselves.
and that we oppose a charter that causes discrimination and division.
Dear Quebec,
Dear Quebec,
Let us remember that we are all Quebecers
and that we love Quebec,
a Quebec that we are building together!