Community Development Plan for the English-speaking Communities of Quebec 2005-2010

Profound social, economic and political changes have transformed Quebec society during the past forty years. As we enter the 21st century, we are far enough away from the most intense upheaval and emotional turbulence to look back with a measure of objectivity. As we plan for the future, it is opportune to reflect upon past conditions that brought us to where we are today. Our minority community feels vulnerable. Demographic trends are disturbing and seemingly irreversible. We often feel that the majority neither understand us nor will make any serious effort to defend us. We have to fight for our survival.