In Canada This Week
News commentary from the provincial capitals and other major cities across Canada, on topics of current interest.
Acadians have no need for Lévesque
Broadcast Date: Oct. 23, 1967
For Acadian children who have no access to French-language schools, René Lévesque's brand of separatism means nothing. His promise to save the French language in Quebec isn't much help to French-speaking Acadians living in New Brunswick. An Acadian from Moncton heard in this CBC Radio clip calls to express disdain for Lévesque's grand proclamations for separatism."It's the same as asking a man whose house is on fire what he thinks about the moon landing," says Jean Cadeau.
Acadians have no need for Lévesque
• In 1952 over one-third of New Brunswickers were French Acadians.• In the 1960s Louis Robichaud, the province's first Acadian premier, was helping francophone Acadians gain more control over their institutions and businesses.
• For more on the Acadian premier, visit the topic: The 'Other Revolution': Louis Robichaud's New Brunswick.
Acadians have no need for Lévesque
Medium: Radio
Program: In Canada This Week
Broadcast Date: Oct. 23, 1967
Guest(s): Jean Cadeau
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Duration: 1:55
Last updated:
July 12, 2005
Acadians have no need for Lévesque.
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