@stissi101 I don't know where you got the impression that English is the only spoken language in the world? It obviously is not, although it's by far the most beneficial and powerful tool of communication in the world. Even in Japan, in love with English and even considered to change the national language to English for making it more compatible when it was on the peak in the 90's, their English skill is no where close to the level that people in rural areas of Quebec speak English.
Man I really didn't like it, the roads are horrible and there is a lot of urban decay and run down buildings over there, I was shocked that this was Canada.
You need more than two minutes to enjoy this incredible city! Don't let the dual languages throw you off. We have this to thank for the richness in culture that we experience each day! This vid makes me a tad sea sick though! Woah!!
BTW: We're giving away $100 each month to someone in Mtl, so please stop by!
It's just a rumour. I have recently travelled to Montreal, and as soon as I said hi, instead of bonjour, people started talking to me in English. I did not have any bad experiences because of the language I speak. Even in some rural places in Quebec, if the person didn't speak English, they would call someone who does to help me. (Please learn how to use apostrophes properly :P)
@Saint7781 The thing is that it seemed that nobody really liked us in Montreal. Like when we started speaking in English people started giving us dirty looks. Oh well must be cuz I'm Asian XD
And I learned English about 2 years ago so I'm still learning to use 'em.
Maybe they weren't giving you dirty looks, maybe they had some trouble understanding you if you say you learned English 2 years ago. I, sometimes, have trouble understanding thick foreign accents, but it's the way it is, it's no one's fault, and it doesn't mean I'm giving the person dirty looks.
@Saint7781 To be honest I had my foreign accent replaced by a local Canadian accent making people think that I've grown up here my whole life.I just gotta work on my grammar and stuff.
I don't know why language becomes so much of an issue there. After watching this video, I would not say Montreal is North America's Paris(lol), but it still looks beautiful.
@CompletlyBunned If all of Europe is speaking French and Switzerland is the only English speaking, and it has a law to keep English and ban French no matter what, would it really be beneficial for Swiss people themselves? especially when language does not relate to a culture directly like in ~20century with geographical isolation and harder& slower migration? With disgrace of discrimination, the choking isolation, collapse of Montreal, aren't YOU the victim of Bill101, established 30 years ago?
@skyscraper03 Well, Montreal doesn't ban English, they just put an emphasis on French so, that doesn't completely apply. Preventing people from speaking another language isn't the same as encouraging them to speak what has been the country's native tongue since its very beginnings.
@skyscraper03 Also, Europe is a bad example. All of those countries speak different languages, and they work just fine. The only country next to Canada is the U.S, so it's not like it's surrounded by solely English speaking countries. In the case of Canada's cities though, yes, the majority speak English, but quite a few speak French as well. So why wipe out the French and keep the English?
@CompletlyBunned To the eyes of foreseers, multiculturalism is not only happening in Toronto but in all of the Americas, and it’s even spreading to traditional continents of Europe and Asia. So, Bill 101 wasn't just discriminating immigrants, caused mighty Montreal to collapse, but also was a misreading of what future would look like. It insured the 2% French “language” population in North America, for what? for the culture? Please Look at you and most things around you, and think about it.
@skyscraper03 I don't find the US to be very multicultural. It may have tons of different racial groups, but it encourages people to all think the same way and join the melting pot, so for me that's not a mixture of cultures. And yes, ensuring a language does ensure culture, I mean, a language IS part of it. Also, sure Toronto's very multicultural, I'm not saying it isn't, but the main language is English. Same for Montreal, it's multicultural, but the main language is French.
@CompletlyBunned I mean even if the gradual shift from French to English for "communication" happened (Make no mistake, it's not the culture I’m talking about cuz immigrants bring different cultures regardless of what new language they speak), it was nothing like a radical wipe out like Hitler on Jews. It would have been done by the will of its people. In Ontario, English/British culture is almost wiped out already by the New Canadians, even if they speak English for the communication.
@skyscraper03 Hitler obviously didn't wipe out the Jews, or else there would be none left, for one. And actually, the method of it leaving by itself is probably much more efficient than any genocide would ever be, doesn't make it good. Also, that doesn't apply to English speaking Canada, because, as you pointed out yourself, the main language remains English, and besides, English Speaking Canada's British culture already died out long ago;
@CompletlyBunned I wouldn't say English is a superior language. But clearly in terms of the population of English and the usefulness of it in North America is without doubt. Before Bill 101, the reason why they thought French (spoken by 80%of Quebec’s population) would be gone is fear of the choice of immigrants, who will eventually become the New Quebecer, New Canadian. Bill101 ignored their freedom of choice, keeping French language and forced them to join the isolation which they didn't want.
@CompletlyBunned Americans will move to New York City, even if Montreal is as big, diverse, offers-much,& attractive as NYC because of this additional difficulty factor. People are busy in their lives and people think what's the most beneficial. For non English-speaking immigrants, they don't want their children to have this difficulty in the future, if not for themselves, and that's why people aren't moving into Montreal since Bill 101. You know only 2% of North America's pop. speak French?
I don't see why you'd want more Americans though, so what's the problem with everyone moving to New York City? Also, I repeat, I'd be happy to raise my child in a country where they can learn a new language. If people are too lazy and afraid of the unknown, that's their problem, the country shouldn't have to change for that.
@CompletlyBunned I don't have fear of learning language. In fact I speak English as my third language.+ I have a plan to learn some French in the future. But, can you possibly deny that learning a new language is a pretty heavy additional effort for "most" people just to move to some place to live? How many years does one have to spend to semi-master a language (in the level that he or she can do a job in the language)?
@skyscraper03 Yes, I can deny it. It takes like, two years to learn a language. I would know, I moved to a Spanish speaking country two years ago. Of course, my Spanish is far from perfect, but I can understand everything, be perfectly understood, and I can also write it fairly well, so yes, I'd assume in two years a person is perfectly capable of using a language in the workplace. Unless, of course, it has a different alphabet and such.
@skyscraper03 Plus, if a person doesn't want to learn a new language, they can just go to a country that speaks their language. Also, in the case of Montreal, for an English speaker, the excuse of the French is, pardon my language, utter BS. Most people there speak and/or understand English fairly well if not perfectly, therefore making it even easier to learn the language or to get along fairly well.
@CompletlyBunned But, I still don't understand why people want to keep French "language" with all costs. To be completely honest with you, whatever the point or rational one makes, I think it's clear that there are MUCH more lose than gain for Montreal by pursuing some language that promotes isolation in the continent, pushes people and wealth move out of the city, ignoring new immigrants' freedom to make a choice. and eventually killing our beloved Montreal?
@skyscraper03 Well, I'll give you a reason. I'm going to Montreal, among other things, and adore it due to the French AND the English. I absolutely adore Toronto, but Montreal has that additional thing which swayed my decision: that and the fact that I've been dreaming of going back since I was a kid. And I don't agree with you: there's a lot to lose by becoming like all the other cities in Canada. Like I said, if it weren't for that, why not choose Toronto? It's just as amazing.
@CompletlyBunned Okinawa does not have a law to force Mainland Japanese to go to schools taught in Okinawan? They don't force people to use signs in Okinawan which not many people understand. But at the same time they remember the history of Okinawa of thousands of years, and cherish the uniqueness as well as the wealth and harmony within Japan. The same goes to Shanghai in China. It uses Mandarin now when it has the history of Shanghainese for thousands of years. They are happy and satisfied.
@CompletlyBunned Given the fact that only 2% of North Americans speak French, I honestly don't think "forcibly" & "desperately" preserving French language with the extreme laws is the brightest thing to do. I would let freedom replace Bill 101 and let Montreal get what it deserves; people, culture, wealth, ideas, emotions, inspirations, love, brains, gays & straights, technology, fun, joy, and so on. There are millions of things that are much more worth to have and promote, than the obsession.
@skyscraper03 I'm pretty sure it's more than 2%, but even then, I still don't see why that should mean Montreal should become solely English speaking. I know tons of Canadians from other places who still went to Montreal anyway: the French didn't really bother them. Plus if it did, they could stay in their city after all. And it's not so much an obsession, I find it fairly normal that you'd want to conserve the main language spoken, they're definitely not the only ones to do that.
@CompletlyBunned If Montreal was located in France, Germany, or somewhere in Europe, if North America was not 98% English speaking, I wouldn't have said any of these. But get real, and be honest to the facts and to the future. You should know I'm not one of those people who are watching Montreal slowly dies with a smile behind. I say this because want "the best" for Montreal and Quebecers as well. I love Montreal, and I love Montreal in every languages.
@skyscraper03 About the "get real" part, I don't really think my opinion, or yours for that matter, will have a very big weight on the laws they pass anyway, so it doesn't really matter. BTW I already countered your argument about Europe previously: you're acting like all of Europe speaks French when in fact, really, not that many countries do. I mean, Switzerland, France, Belgium. That's it. And the two others also have their own language so they don't really need it much.
@skyscraper03 Plus, don't you think a solution would be trying to teach more French in the other cities of Canada instead of trying to wipe it out from Montreal? That's also a thought. I mean, it's one of the two official languages of the country, despite, as you say, such a small percentage of the population speaking it.
@CompletlyBunned Province of Ontario's "officially" language is English & French, and so is New Brunswik. But B.C.'s official language is English only, and Quebec's is French only. I think Canadian provinces all need to be bilingual. Because some Canadians speak English, some Canadians speak French. They deserve to feel at home in anywhere in Canada. And, I'm unwavering. Neither Bill 101 or "Bill 102(you should be educated in English and English ONLY!!)" should never exist in anywhere in Canada.
@CompletlyBunned It was very nice to talk to you. I was going to and I will learn French. but if this goes on and on, by the time I know some French, I would not want to go to Montreal. Because like everyone would know, Montreal is going down because of laws like Bill 101. Can you disagree? I prefer a big or at least a city that is alive and moving forward, not staying still or declining like Montreal. You and I could argue forever but we all should know the victim is the city called Montreal.
@skyscraper03 Dude Bill 101 is a good thing. How would you feel if someone came to your home in the United States and said "oh let's forget our culture and customs, we should be like the British! Let's spell all of our words like them now and say "lift" instead of elevator". If it weren't for Bill 101 Quebec would eventually be absorbed into the rest of Canada and would become another generic English speaking province.
@MajBlood If you think USA and UK are different, Canada(Quebec) is different also.
The last thing I want to see is a radical person like Hitler and Chairman Mao forcing people to do by law. And as long as the "FREEDOM" is assured, I don't mind Montreal becoming more English speaking city. I said "English speaking city", not British city or American style city. I much prefer preservation of Freedom and Prosperity to preservation of French language at any cost, incl. complete collapse of Montreal.
@MajBlood I didn't give up my culture. I just actively "speak" in English to communicate with greater number of people in the world as well as in my first and second languages. It's good you know. It does bring prosperity and opportunities to life, and eventually love and freedom. :) For that, I believe Bill 101 or Bill 102(English only law), or Bill 103 (the true native language only law), or any kind of language "restriction/ oppression" law should be gone.
@MajBlood They already do. :) You know, English is an international communication language now. I didn't say the world would be better if everyone spoke ONE language and that is English. The only thing is that particularly FOR QUEBEC, it is much more beneficial to speak English as well as French officially. Monies will return, your (or your dad's) house will become about 1.5 times more expansive,& the overall mood of the town will be much brighter, dynamic, and nicer. I'm pretty sure on this :)
@skyscraper03 Yes but if people in Quebec decided to accept English, French would die out in a century or so. And no, English is not as widespread as you make it sound.
@MajBlood If there is a law to force people to use PC only in order to prevent increased usage of Mac since people find it much better, I think it actually killing the benefits for the people, the society, not just their freedom. Some people would still like PC for some reason and keep using it, since IT IS FREEDOM FOR ALL. Nevertheless, I think Freedom of choice must be there for much greater equality and eventually TRUE PROSPERITY BACK TO MONTREAL.
@MajBlood Remember, Quebec does not exist to be a small French language museum to amuse some other people in North America. Quebec does not exist to be a economic colony of many biggies around it. It is a great city itself and ONLY with security, freedom and equality, it will reach its full potential and it itself will become a truly great place for everyone who will be called people of Quebec.
@MajBlood Sorry, I’m a fan of Montreal, not like many others in the country. And I’ve read a lot of articles on both sides and each case. I studied the history of Quebec since Bill 101. It doesn't matter if I'm French or English, or German, Dutch, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. I do think overall, Bill 101 is a NOT good law for our beloved Quebec, and for its future.
@MajBlood Well said - I embrace differences that is what discovery, travel and esducation and life teaches us - there are apparently some people who are resistent to it !
@MajBlood Typical exaggerated Historical revisionism. Bill 101 was nothing more but a bigoted, fascist and culturally insecure attempt to deem one given ethnicity as superior beings.You must be a delusional Quebecer considering you tried to justify an unfair and racist government intervention, anything ``culturally unique``that comes from Quebec is enforced propaganda and unnatural.
well, you cant blame them, it is a french city and they want to preserve the culture, if it became english, the french would quickly fade and montreal will pretty much be the royal mountain :P
The only thing I don't like in MTL is the French law (and I'm French !!! I live in Paris) I think it's too bad having to speak French in a North-American city !
@charlieangels106 Et bien dis donc! Tu es vraiment ignorant espèce d'idiot! Va voir l'histoire du Canada et du Québec et tu va comprendre, mangeux de baguette!
@charlieangels106 I'm French too, and I disagree. Montreal's awesomeness is that it has both French AND English. If it was solely an English speaking city, it just wouldn't be as awesome.
@CompletlyBunned I hear you, I would love it even more if was officially billingual BUT independentists ,separatist du pq et j'en passe but also the Bill 101 that forbid any other language but French , the new immigrants Must send their kids to French school , I mean this is Canada , it is supposed to be a free country ! people should be free to use one of both language ..... j'aime la langue francaise mais imagine un instant si dans notre pays il y avait un departement ki parlait anglais !
@charlieangels106 Yeah I agree. I was very surprised (and a bit shock I'll add) to see all the "positive" discrimination for French, and I do understand how unfair it is for other people. For me it's awesome, because without this I wouldn't be able to afford going to University there (as I'd be considered an international student and would have to pay those huge fees) but because of the laws enforcing French in Québec I can. So I can't really criticize it. (continued)
Trop beau. Cette vidéo m'a rappelée quelques souvenirs de quand j'y suis allée à mes huit ans. Je ne rêve que d'une chose depuis, c'est d'y retourner, et c'est ce que je vais faire, après dix ans d'attente, dans les six prochains mois. Montréal, j'ai trop hâte <3
In my opinion, Montreal can have it all. Seriously it can. But this will never happen unless it becomes at least officially, bilingual with English. I don't think English language will make Montreal just like Chicago, Miami, or San Francisco at all. It will actually give tremendous amount of benefits, power, wealth, & "freedom" to Quebecers, that Japan or Germany will never have even if they become bilingual with English. I'm already a trilingual, but this is my honest suggestion to Montreal.
@skyscraper03 Yes, it'd be better if it was officially bilingual. But considering there are more English speakers than French speakers in Canada, if it did, the French might disappear completely after a while.
@CompletlyBunned Bill101 is an inhuman and discriminatory law which forces people to do this and that. But, if this bill is abolished, the question is should we really respect people's freedom of choice, and accept the gradual change towards English speaking? I would honestly say yes. I want to have them ALL for Montreal : honourable French legacy, custom, and heritage, infinite diversity of 21century, and English as the tool of greater communication and attraction, ending the era of isolation.
By the way: I'm sorry, but I don't think English is superior to any other language. In fact, I speak three languages, and I can honestly say that French, for example, is a thousand times better when it comes to vocabulary, literature and descriptions. Spanish also has its charm. I love English, but I'm not an English-speaking supremacist, I think all languages should be treasured and valued (thus why I'm going to Canada, with its diversity).
@skyscraper03 Please stay in you home,in your city or whatever...but don't come here ! we have enough English-Canadian people in this city...I even prefer the immigration from North Africa or Lebannon at least those people speak and learn French....
@ventdhiverbrulant0 Why are you so possessed in speaking French? Less than 2% of population (approx. 7 million) of North America is speaking French. 98%(approx. 340million) speak English. Of 340 million, more than 200 million people are from countries not speaking English. I don't know why should people in Quebec stick to a language so impractical and isolated as it is , and most importantly, so a burden of "communication" in this continent?
@skyscraper03 it's more like 9 million people who speak French in Canada, 33% of the province of New-Brunswick speak French as their native language. and in US in the State of Louisiana 9% speak French.
in North-America it's probably 12 million people who speak French. yes it's not a lot...but 25% off Canadian (that's mean 1/4 of the population) speak French as their native language.
@skyscraper03 Because diversity is the key. Why does every English speaker insist on everyone else learning THEIR language instead of speaking new ones?! And excuse me, but French is NOT an isolated language, it's one of the most spoken languages in the world. Also, what makes Montreal unique is the mixture of English AND French. If it was just English speaking, then why even go there? Might as well go to Toronto instead. (not that Toronto isn't awesome but regardless).
@CompletlyBunned If Montreal was just English speaking, then why even go there? Because it has the unique charm of French culture and background. Because it has its own geographical location and beauty? You should really know, there are many cities speaking English but every single one of them are different and charming in a different way. Why would you go to San Francisco when it's English speaking(the same)? Why even go to Miami, Why would you go to Singapore, Sydney, or Toronto? Why Montreal?
@skyscraper03 You just said it: French culture. How can you have French culture with no French? What makes Montreal's charm is the combination of the two languages. If it were only English speaking, it wouldn't be as unique.
@CompletlyBunned The thing is that Montreal is located in North America, & it has all its neighbour speaking English. When people don't have the fear of learning additional language to enjoy the charm and uniqueness (if they like it), it will become more popular for immigrants and people want to settle in Montreal and be a part of it. This doesn't only apply to North Americans, but also to people of the World, given the fact that they have basic knowledge of English and aware of its advantages.
@skyscraper03 Why would you even FEAR learning a new language? You should WANT to. Also this goes back to my point: not EVERYONE knows English. What about the French going to Montreal who don't want to learn English? What about the people who don't speak a word of either English OR French? Hell, what about immigrants from any country who don't speak the official language: should you ban the language because certain people can't speak it? Also, why should all languages but English die out?
Also, my point exactly. All the neighbors already speak English, why add another one to the list? Anyone who wants to remain in their safe, little box consisting of only English can go to the other English speaking cities of Canada, although why you'd even go to Canada if it's to want to speak and hear only English is beyond me. In this case, you should just go to England or the States.
@CompletlyBunned In terms of diversity, New York City for example is one of the most diverse society in the world. More than 230 languages are spoken in the city, and more than half of the 8 million population (20 million in the metro area) are immigrants from non English speaking world. I believe there is really no difference between diversity of 230 languages under 2 official languages or the same diversity under 1 official language. But when it's two instead of one it rather confuses them..
@skyscraper03 Good for anyone who wants to go to New York. Not my case. Also, you're kind of contradicting yourself. You just said there are tons of different languages spoken in New York, yet you say that merely two languages is enough to "confuse" people. I don't really see how that works out.
@ventdhiverbrulant0 I'd love to learn some French (I like France and Japan so much btw) But if I can't fully communicate (basically talking,reading,& listening) in Quebec, it is out of question to live there smoothly& fully for the life time. And let's say if I "mastered" French instead of English, then the challenge is when I freely go to the rest of the continent. This simple but powerful reason is not just of myself, but of so many North Americans and new immigrants to this continent. LOVE
MONTREAL,MONTREAL,MONTREAL LA PLUS BELLE VILLE SUR TERRE, CHAQUE PERSONE N A PAS VISITE MONTREAL N A RIEN FAIT DANS TOUTE SA VIE..JE REMERCIE LA PERSONE QUI A AJOUTE CETTE VIDEO.....
This isn't a proper representation of Montreal... where the heck are the notable mentions for all the hard working strip clubs that line St Catherine street and the many other places through out the city? 6/10
Si j'étais une ville?.. je serais Montréal ! Une ville qui laisse de la place à l'humain, ni trop belle ni trop imposante. Une ville permissive, où il fait bon vivre, avec beaucoup d'échappées sur le ciel..
Detroit is definitely a complete shit hole (my cousin lives there and if he heard me say that, he'd kick my ass).
I bet ya that if Canada takes over Detroit (or any other US city), they could make it just as beautiful as Montreal. Plus, another reason why I offered Detroit (just for fun) was that the word "Détroit" is french for "strait". So the people in Quebec (or Ontario) could to move to a french-named city if Detroit was part of Canada
Thinking of moving there in 5yrs time when I've finished my doctorate. How important is it 2 know french? I currently live in South Africa and I feel isolated because I can't speak Afrikaans but most whites here can and ppl here assume that u can speak it whenever u meet some1 or enter a shop. Is it the same there?
@AgilePeanut it would be very beneficial to learn French, especially if you are attempting to get a job. The majority, about 60% speak French as a primary language with English at 20%, while 50% of people can speak both. Which means you have a good chance of finding people who can speak English. However, I would suggest Toronto if you don't want to live in a city where you can't speak one of the major languages.
@wtfotw well u know what mosques for me is shit. we're catholic and because of all those other religion we lost our. fuck men we sail church for build mosques. omfg. seriously were doing some big mistake here
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@agold123456789 must be! i hope Quebec and Ontario stick together and not separate, Quebec is what makes canada different from usa :P but it's also sad to know that montreal is being taken over by non- french tongue :(
@asim0s0m, such is multiculturalism. I think its great Montreal is multi cultural, however, at the same time, I do not want Montreal to lose its french culture that indeed does make it unique.
It smells like cigarettes, the drivers are bad, and the people rude.
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last two words to add here,
Love & Freedom
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@stissi101 I don't know where you got the impression that English is the only spoken language in the world? It obviously is not, although it's by far the most beneficial and powerful tool of communication in the world. Even in Japan, in love with English and even considered to change the national language to English for making it more compatible when it was on the peak in the 90's, their English skill is no where close to the level that people in rural areas of Quebec speak English.
skyscraper03 2 weeks ago
Trois siècles de lignées consanguines ont peuplé cette ville.
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Man I really didn't like it, the roads are horrible and there is a lot of urban decay and run down buildings over there, I was shocked that this was Canada.
MrIntangibleasset 3 weeks ago
You need more than two minutes to enjoy this incredible city! Don't let the dual languages throw you off. We have this to thank for the richness in culture that we experience each day! This vid makes me a tad sea sick though! Woah!!
BTW: We're giving away $100 each month to someone in Mtl, so please stop by!
MontroseMusicStudio 3 weeks ago
After touring across Canada, this is the place I decided to live. And I love it :)
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@julienbh me 2 neighbour:)
sergioapuzzo 1 month ago
I have a question.
Why do Quebecois hate Ontarian's and other people from province's that don't speak french.
Just wondering...
12345Creepers 1 month ago
@12345Creepers We don't hate people from other province's that don't speak french. Oo
MackZow 1 month ago
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It's just a rumour. I have recently travelled to Montreal, and as soon as I said hi, instead of bonjour, people started talking to me in English. I did not have any bad experiences because of the language I speak. Even in some rural places in Quebec, if the person didn't speak English, they would call someone who does to help me. (Please learn how to use apostrophes properly :P)
Saint7781 1 month ago
@Saint7781 The thing is that it seemed that nobody really liked us in Montreal. Like when we started speaking in English people started giving us dirty looks. Oh well must be cuz I'm Asian XD
And I learned English about 2 years ago so I'm still learning to use 'em.
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Maybe they weren't giving you dirty looks, maybe they had some trouble understanding you if you say you learned English 2 years ago. I, sometimes, have trouble understanding thick foreign accents, but it's the way it is, it's no one's fault, and it doesn't mean I'm giving the person dirty looks.
Saint7781 4 weeks ago
@Saint7781 To be honest I had my foreign accent replaced by a local Canadian accent making people think that I've grown up here my whole life.I just gotta work on my grammar and stuff.
12345Creepers 3 weeks ago
If you are a tourist you would like MTL but if you live here for a couple of years it gets depressing. Overll Montreal is lame.
bigbrain457 1 month ago
c leii sims ou koi ?? ^^
TheAnakiss972 1 month ago
Montreal: The city where dreams come true... and then there's french.
DayyumSon 1 month ago
@DayyumSon Almost funny...
stereoxmike 1 month ago
its more than two minutes -__-
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shopirlika 1 month ago
a very nice video.. thumps up..!!
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I don't know why language becomes so much of an issue there. After watching this video, I would not say Montreal is North America's Paris(lol), but it still looks beautiful.
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@CompletlyBunned If all of Europe is speaking French and Switzerland is the only English speaking, and it has a law to keep English and ban French no matter what, would it really be beneficial for Swiss people themselves? especially when language does not relate to a culture directly like in ~20century with geographical isolation and harder& slower migration? With disgrace of discrimination, the choking isolation, collapse of Montreal, aren't YOU the victim of Bill101, established 30 years ago?
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Well, Montreal doesn't ban English, they just put an emphasis on French so, that doesn't completely apply. Preventing people from speaking another language isn't the same as encouraging them to speak what has been the country's native tongue since its very beginnings.
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@skyscraper03 Also, Europe is a bad example. All of those countries speak different languages, and they work just fine. The only country next to Canada is the U.S, so it's not like it's surrounded by solely English speaking countries. In the case of Canada's cities though, yes, the majority speak English, but quite a few speak French as well. So why wipe out the French and keep the English?
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@CompletlyBunned To the eyes of foreseers, multiculturalism is not only happening in Toronto but in all of the Americas, and it’s even spreading to traditional continents of Europe and Asia. So, Bill 101 wasn't just discriminating immigrants, caused mighty Montreal to collapse, but also was a misreading of what future would look like. It insured the 2% French “language” population in North America, for what? for the culture? Please Look at you and most things around you, and think about it.
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@skyscraper03 I don't find the US to be very multicultural. It may have tons of different racial groups, but it encourages people to all think the same way and join the melting pot, so for me that's not a mixture of cultures. And yes, ensuring a language does ensure culture, I mean, a language IS part of it. Also, sure Toronto's very multicultural, I'm not saying it isn't, but the main language is English. Same for Montreal, it's multicultural, but the main language is French.
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@CompletlyBunned I mean even if the gradual shift from French to English for "communication" happened (Make no mistake, it's not the culture I’m talking about cuz immigrants bring different cultures regardless of what new language they speak), it was nothing like a radical wipe out like Hitler on Jews. It would have been done by the will of its people. In Ontario, English/British culture is almost wiped out already by the New Canadians, even if they speak English for the communication.
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Hitler obviously didn't wipe out the Jews, or else there would be none left, for one. And actually, the method of it leaving by itself is probably much more efficient than any genocide would ever be, doesn't make it good. Also, that doesn't apply to English speaking Canada, because, as you pointed out yourself, the main language remains English, and besides, English Speaking Canada's British culture already died out long ago;
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned I wouldn't say English is a superior language. But clearly in terms of the population of English and the usefulness of it in North America is without doubt. Before Bill 101, the reason why they thought French (spoken by 80%of Quebec’s population) would be gone is fear of the choice of immigrants, who will eventually become the New Quebecer, New Canadian. Bill101 ignored their freedom of choice, keeping French language and forced them to join the isolation which they didn't want.
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@CompletlyBunned Americans will move to New York City, even if Montreal is as big, diverse, offers-much,& attractive as NYC because of this additional difficulty factor. People are busy in their lives and people think what's the most beneficial. For non English-speaking immigrants, they don't want their children to have this difficulty in the future, if not for themselves, and that's why people aren't moving into Montreal since Bill 101. You know only 2% of North America's pop. speak French?
skyscraper03 2 months ago
I don't see why you'd want more Americans though, so what's the problem with everyone moving to New York City? Also, I repeat, I'd be happy to raise my child in a country where they can learn a new language. If people are too lazy and afraid of the unknown, that's their problem, the country shouldn't have to change for that.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned I don't have fear of learning language. In fact I speak English as my third language.+ I have a plan to learn some French in the future. But, can you possibly deny that learning a new language is a pretty heavy additional effort for "most" people just to move to some place to live? How many years does one have to spend to semi-master a language (in the level that he or she can do a job in the language)?
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Yes, I can deny it. It takes like, two years to learn a language. I would know, I moved to a Spanish speaking country two years ago. Of course, my Spanish is far from perfect, but I can understand everything, be perfectly understood, and I can also write it fairly well, so yes, I'd assume in two years a person is perfectly capable of using a language in the workplace. Unless, of course, it has a different alphabet and such.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@skyscraper03 Plus, if a person doesn't want to learn a new language, they can just go to a country that speaks their language. Also, in the case of Montreal, for an English speaker, the excuse of the French is, pardon my language, utter BS. Most people there speak and/or understand English fairly well if not perfectly, therefore making it even easier to learn the language or to get along fairly well.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned But, I still don't understand why people want to keep French "language" with all costs. To be completely honest with you, whatever the point or rational one makes, I think it's clear that there are MUCH more lose than gain for Montreal by pursuing some language that promotes isolation in the continent, pushes people and wealth move out of the city, ignoring new immigrants' freedom to make a choice. and eventually killing our beloved Montreal?
skyscraper03 1 month ago
@skyscraper03 Well, I'll give you a reason. I'm going to Montreal, among other things, and adore it due to the French AND the English. I absolutely adore Toronto, but Montreal has that additional thing which swayed my decision: that and the fact that I've been dreaming of going back since I was a kid. And I don't agree with you: there's a lot to lose by becoming like all the other cities in Canada. Like I said, if it weren't for that, why not choose Toronto? It's just as amazing.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned Toronto doesn't compare to Montreal in terms of architecture.
FuckingStanz 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned Okinawa does not have a law to force Mainland Japanese to go to schools taught in Okinawan? They don't force people to use signs in Okinawan which not many people understand. But at the same time they remember the history of Okinawa of thousands of years, and cherish the uniqueness as well as the wealth and harmony within Japan. The same goes to Shanghai in China. It uses Mandarin now when it has the history of Shanghainese for thousands of years. They are happy and satisfied.
skyscraper03 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned Given the fact that only 2% of North Americans speak French, I honestly don't think "forcibly" & "desperately" preserving French language with the extreme laws is the brightest thing to do. I would let freedom replace Bill 101 and let Montreal get what it deserves; people, culture, wealth, ideas, emotions, inspirations, love, brains, gays & straights, technology, fun, joy, and so on. There are millions of things that are much more worth to have and promote, than the obsession.
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@skyscraper03 I'm pretty sure it's more than 2%, but even then, I still don't see why that should mean Montreal should become solely English speaking. I know tons of Canadians from other places who still went to Montreal anyway: the French didn't really bother them. Plus if it did, they could stay in their city after all. And it's not so much an obsession, I find it fairly normal that you'd want to conserve the main language spoken, they're definitely not the only ones to do that.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned If Montreal was located in France, Germany, or somewhere in Europe, if North America was not 98% English speaking, I wouldn't have said any of these. But get real, and be honest to the facts and to the future. You should know I'm not one of those people who are watching Montreal slowly dies with a smile behind. I say this because want "the best" for Montreal and Quebecers as well. I love Montreal, and I love Montreal in every languages.
skyscraper03 1 month ago
@skyscraper03 About the "get real" part, I don't really think my opinion, or yours for that matter, will have a very big weight on the laws they pass anyway, so it doesn't really matter. BTW I already countered your argument about Europe previously: you're acting like all of Europe speaks French when in fact, really, not that many countries do. I mean, Switzerland, France, Belgium. That's it. And the two others also have their own language so they don't really need it much.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@skyscraper03 Plus, don't you think a solution would be trying to teach more French in the other cities of Canada instead of trying to wipe it out from Montreal? That's also a thought. I mean, it's one of the two official languages of the country, despite, as you say, such a small percentage of the population speaking it.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned Province of Ontario's "officially" language is English & French, and so is New Brunswik. But B.C.'s official language is English only, and Quebec's is French only. I think Canadian provinces all need to be bilingual. Because some Canadians speak English, some Canadians speak French. They deserve to feel at home in anywhere in Canada. And, I'm unwavering. Neither Bill 101 or "Bill 102(you should be educated in English and English ONLY!!)" should never exist in anywhere in Canada.
skyscraper03 1 month ago
@CompletlyBunned It was very nice to talk to you. I was going to and I will learn French. but if this goes on and on, by the time I know some French, I would not want to go to Montreal. Because like everyone would know, Montreal is going down because of laws like Bill 101. Can you disagree? I prefer a big or at least a city that is alive and moving forward, not staying still or declining like Montreal. You and I could argue forever but we all should know the victim is the city called Montreal.
skyscraper03 1 month ago
@skyscraper03 Dude Bill 101 is a good thing. How would you feel if someone came to your home in the United States and said "oh let's forget our culture and customs, we should be like the British! Let's spell all of our words like them now and say "lift" instead of elevator". If it weren't for Bill 101 Quebec would eventually be absorbed into the rest of Canada and would become another generic English speaking province.
MajBlood 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood If you think USA and UK are different, Canada(Quebec) is different also.
The last thing I want to see is a radical person like Hitler and Chairman Mao forcing people to do by law. And as long as the "FREEDOM" is assured, I don't mind Montreal becoming more English speaking city. I said "English speaking city", not British city or American style city. I much prefer preservation of Freedom and Prosperity to preservation of French language at any cost, incl. complete collapse of Montreal.
skyscraper03 3 weeks ago
@skyscraper03 Wow. Well you can give up your culture if you want. But I'm too educated to let it roll over and die.
MajBlood 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood I didn't give up my culture. I just actively "speak" in English to communicate with greater number of people in the world as well as in my first and second languages. It's good you know. It does bring prosperity and opportunities to life, and eventually love and freedom. :) For that, I believe Bill 101 or Bill 102(English only law), or Bill 103 (the true native language only law), or any kind of language "restriction/ oppression" law should be gone.
skyscraper03 3 weeks ago
@skyscraper03 So you're saying the world would be better if everyone spoke English?
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@MajBlood They already do. :) You know, English is an international communication language now. I didn't say the world would be better if everyone spoke ONE language and that is English. The only thing is that particularly FOR QUEBEC, it is much more beneficial to speak English as well as French officially. Monies will return, your (or your dad's) house will become about 1.5 times more expansive,& the overall mood of the town will be much brighter, dynamic, and nicer. I'm pretty sure on this :)
skyscraper03 3 weeks ago
@skyscraper03 Yes but if people in Quebec decided to accept English, French would die out in a century or so. And no, English is not as widespread as you make it sound.
MajBlood 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood If there is a law to force people to use PC only in order to prevent increased usage of Mac since people find it much better, I think it actually killing the benefits for the people, the society, not just their freedom. Some people would still like PC for some reason and keep using it, since IT IS FREEDOM FOR ALL. Nevertheless, I think Freedom of choice must be there for much greater equality and eventually TRUE PROSPERITY BACK TO MONTREAL.
skyscraper03 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood Remember, Quebec does not exist to be a small French language museum to amuse some other people in North America. Quebec does not exist to be a economic colony of many biggies around it. It is a great city itself and ONLY with security, freedom and equality, it will reach its full potential and it itself will become a truly great place for everyone who will be called people of Quebec.
skyscraper03 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood Sorry, I’m a fan of Montreal, not like many others in the country. And I’ve read a lot of articles on both sides and each case. I studied the history of Quebec since Bill 101. It doesn't matter if I'm French or English, or German, Dutch, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. I do think overall, Bill 101 is a NOT good law for our beloved Quebec, and for its future.
skyscraper03 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood Well said - I embrace differences that is what discovery, travel and esducation and life teaches us - there are apparently some people who are resistent to it !
Britbase85 3 weeks ago
@MajBlood Typical exaggerated Historical revisionism. Bill 101 was nothing more but a bigoted, fascist and culturally insecure attempt to deem one given ethnicity as superior beings.You must be a delusional Quebecer considering you tried to justify an unfair and racist government intervention, anything ``culturally unique``that comes from Quebec is enforced propaganda and unnatural.
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CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
One of the best cities on Earth, architectural, cultural and safe! Proud to be from Montreal!
Top10Mr 2 months ago
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andr00123 2 months ago
So proud to be from Québec Montreal !!!!
mckenziecares818 2 months ago
The music in this clip is really relaxing - it's nice. Does anybody know what it is?
DDT4real 2 months ago
well, you cant blame them, it is a french city and they want to preserve the culture, if it became english, the french would quickly fade and montreal will pretty much be the royal mountain :P
asim0s0m 2 months ago
The only thing I don't like in MTL is the French law (and I'm French !!! I live in Paris) I think it's too bad having to speak French in a North-American city !
charlieangels106 2 months ago
@charlieangels106 Et bien dis donc! Tu es vraiment ignorant espèce d'idiot! Va voir l'histoire du Canada et du Québec et tu va comprendre, mangeux de baguette!
satamique 2 months ago
@satamique Shut the fuck up , satanique va !
charlieangels106 2 months ago
@charlieangels106 I'm French too, and I disagree. Montreal's awesomeness is that it has both French AND English. If it was solely an English speaking city, it just wouldn't be as awesome.
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
@CompletlyBunned I hear you, I would love it even more if was officially billingual BUT independentists ,separatist du pq et j'en passe but also the Bill 101 that forbid any other language but French , the new immigrants Must send their kids to French school , I mean this is Canada , it is supposed to be a free country ! people should be free to use one of both language ..... j'aime la langue francaise mais imagine un instant si dans notre pays il y avait un departement ki parlait anglais !
charlieangels106 2 months ago
@charlieangels106 Yeah I agree. I was very surprised (and a bit shock I'll add) to see all the "positive" discrimination for French, and I do understand how unfair it is for other people. For me it's awesome, because without this I wouldn't be able to afford going to University there (as I'd be considered an international student and would have to pay those huge fees) but because of the laws enforcing French in Québec I can. So I can't really criticize it. (continued)
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Trop beau. Cette vidéo m'a rappelée quelques souvenirs de quand j'y suis allée à mes huit ans. Je ne rêve que d'une chose depuis, c'est d'y retourner, et c'est ce que je vais faire, après dix ans d'attente, dans les six prochains mois. Montréal, j'ai trop hâte <3
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
In my opinion, Montreal can have it all. Seriously it can. But this will never happen unless it becomes at least officially, bilingual with English. I don't think English language will make Montreal just like Chicago, Miami, or San Francisco at all. It will actually give tremendous amount of benefits, power, wealth, & "freedom" to Quebecers, that Japan or Germany will never have even if they become bilingual with English. I'm already a trilingual, but this is my honest suggestion to Montreal.
skyscraper03 2 months ago
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charlieangels106 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Yes, it'd be better if it was officially bilingual. But considering there are more English speakers than French speakers in Canada, if it did, the French might disappear completely after a while.
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
@CompletlyBunned Bill101 is an inhuman and discriminatory law which forces people to do this and that. But, if this bill is abolished, the question is should we really respect people's freedom of choice, and accept the gradual change towards English speaking? I would honestly say yes. I want to have them ALL for Montreal : honourable French legacy, custom, and heritage, infinite diversity of 21century, and English as the tool of greater communication and attraction, ending the era of isolation.
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Yeah, but if you get rid of the bill, chances are the French language and culture will quickly die out.
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
By the way: I'm sorry, but I don't think English is superior to any other language. In fact, I speak three languages, and I can honestly say that French, for example, is a thousand times better when it comes to vocabulary, literature and descriptions. Spanish also has its charm. I love English, but I'm not an English-speaking supremacist, I think all languages should be treasured and valued (thus why I'm going to Canada, with its diversity).
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skyscraper03 2 months ago
Plus, if I followed your reasoning, the only two languages worth speaking would be English AND Mandarin (the two most spoken ones, are they not?).
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@skyscraper03 That Bill is the only reason I can afford a Canadian University, so I can't really criticize it, sorry.
CompletlyBunned 1 month ago
If Montreal was a fully English-speaking city, my heart would never hesitate even for a second to go and live my life there.
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Please stay in you home,in your city or whatever...but don't come here ! we have enough English-Canadian people in this city...I even prefer the immigration from North Africa or Lebannon at least those people speak and learn French....
ventdhiverbrulant0 2 months ago
@ventdhiverbrulant0 Why are you so possessed in speaking French? Less than 2% of population (approx. 7 million) of North America is speaking French. 98%(approx. 340million) speak English. Of 340 million, more than 200 million people are from countries not speaking English. I don't know why should people in Quebec stick to a language so impractical and isolated as it is , and most importantly, so a burden of "communication" in this continent?
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 it's more like 9 million people who speak French in Canada, 33% of the province of New-Brunswick speak French as their native language. and in US in the State of Louisiana 9% speak French.
in North-America it's probably 12 million people who speak French. yes it's not a lot...but 25% off Canadian (that's mean 1/4 of the population) speak French as their native language.
ventdhiverbrulant0 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Because diversity is the key. Why does every English speaker insist on everyone else learning THEIR language instead of speaking new ones?! And excuse me, but French is NOT an isolated language, it's one of the most spoken languages in the world. Also, what makes Montreal unique is the mixture of English AND French. If it was just English speaking, then why even go there? Might as well go to Toronto instead. (not that Toronto isn't awesome but regardless).
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
@CompletlyBunned If Montreal was just English speaking, then why even go there? Because it has the unique charm of French culture and background. Because it has its own geographical location and beauty? You should really know, there are many cities speaking English but every single one of them are different and charming in a different way. Why would you go to San Francisco when it's English speaking(the same)? Why even go to Miami, Why would you go to Singapore, Sydney, or Toronto? Why Montreal?
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 You just said it: French culture. How can you have French culture with no French? What makes Montreal's charm is the combination of the two languages. If it were only English speaking, it wouldn't be as unique.
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skyscraper03 2 months ago
@CompletlyBunned The thing is that Montreal is located in North America, & it has all its neighbour speaking English. When people don't have the fear of learning additional language to enjoy the charm and uniqueness (if they like it), it will become more popular for immigrants and people want to settle in Montreal and be a part of it. This doesn't only apply to North Americans, but also to people of the World, given the fact that they have basic knowledge of English and aware of its advantages.
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Why would you even FEAR learning a new language? You should WANT to. Also this goes back to my point: not EVERYONE knows English. What about the French going to Montreal who don't want to learn English? What about the people who don't speak a word of either English OR French? Hell, what about immigrants from any country who don't speak the official language: should you ban the language because certain people can't speak it? Also, why should all languages but English die out?
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
Also, my point exactly. All the neighbors already speak English, why add another one to the list? Anyone who wants to remain in their safe, little box consisting of only English can go to the other English speaking cities of Canada, although why you'd even go to Canada if it's to want to speak and hear only English is beyond me. In this case, you should just go to England or the States.
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@CompletlyBunned In terms of diversity, New York City for example is one of the most diverse society in the world. More than 230 languages are spoken in the city, and more than half of the 8 million population (20 million in the metro area) are immigrants from non English speaking world. I believe there is really no difference between diversity of 230 languages under 2 official languages or the same diversity under 1 official language. But when it's two instead of one it rather confuses them..
skyscraper03 2 months ago
@skyscraper03 Good for anyone who wants to go to New York. Not my case. Also, you're kind of contradicting yourself. You just said there are tons of different languages spoken in New York, yet you say that merely two languages is enough to "confuse" people. I don't really see how that works out.
CompletlyBunned 2 months ago
@ventdhiverbrulant0 I'd love to learn some French (I like France and Japan so much btw) But if I can't fully communicate (basically talking,reading,& listening) in Quebec, it is out of question to live there smoothly& fully for the life time. And let's say if I "mastered" French instead of English, then the challenge is when I freely go to the rest of the continent. This simple but powerful reason is not just of myself, but of so many North Americans and new immigrants to this continent. LOVE
skyscraper03 2 months ago
2 minutes is not enough....J aime montreal avec toute mon coeur!
TheVr6dohc 2 months ago
JE T AIME JE T ADORE JE T AIME PLUS QUE L OR ,,,L OR EST TRES BEAU MAIS VOUS ETES LA PLUS BELLE.. M O N T R E A L .
bijanitony 2 months ago
MONTREAL,MONTREAL,MONTREAL LA PLUS BELLE VILLE SUR TERRE, CHAQUE PERSONE N A PAS VISITE MONTREAL N A RIEN FAIT DANS TOUTE SA VIE..JE REMERCIE LA PERSONE QUI A AJOUTE CETTE VIDEO.....
bijanitony 2 months ago
I love montreal my best memories since i was a child are in Montreal I can't wait to go back
Autria3000 2 months ago 2
This doesn't even cover how amazing Montreal really is
blubblybluebear 2 months ago 2
Best nightlife,hottest girls..simple MONTREAL is the best.
david0487 2 months ago
Montréal, tu me manques!!!!!!!!!
NYCCATS 2 months ago
This isn't a proper representation of Montreal... where the heck are the notable mentions for all the hard working strip clubs that line St Catherine street and the many other places through out the city? 6/10
Trooper599 3 months ago
Si j'étais une ville?.. je serais Montréal ! Une ville qui laisse de la place à l'humain, ni trop belle ni trop imposante. Une ville permissive, où il fait bon vivre, avec beaucoup d'échappées sur le ciel..
Rain4Face 3 months ago
Coming to Montreal next year from Wales! Can't wait now!
elganthomas 3 months ago
i would rather have a 5 month winter than a 5 month drought :P
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louis38323 3 months ago
I have a big dick since i live in MTL
ginywiny 3 months ago
They forgot to show Laronde the rollercoaster park (: .
buzzy0016 3 months ago
@buzzy0016 Stfu.
Sjahkura 3 months ago
lol, yes that winter thing
thepussyplanet 3 months ago
Montréalais et fière de ma ville!
Nortayd 3 months ago 2
C'est vraiment très beau Montréal. J'aimerai faire ma vie la-bàs ^^
amateurdejxvds 3 months ago 3
@AgilePeanut there are a lot of places where the ppl speak english in montreal =)
LaurieTombRaiderFan 4 months ago
Montreal is my favorite north american city!!
So Canadians, my dear friends,
How about a trade? You guys can have Detroit and while we get Montreal..
If you guys don't like that, we could add the city of Buffalo, and the state of North Dakota.
We could live with only 49 states
jalfredl 4 months ago 22
@jalfredl i like that you say canadians rather than french =p .
buzzy0016 3 months ago
@jalfredl euh, non ca va aller, deja qu'on doit dealer avec tout les christ d'anglo on va pas en plus faire parti des Étas-Unis. Ark.
WeedandShit1 3 months ago
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It's just a joke
jalfredl 3 months ago
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I've never been to Montreal but I've heard many great things about the city. I wouldn't offer Detroit for free, total shit hole!
TheYeomanDroid 2 months ago
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Detroit is definitely a complete shit hole (my cousin lives there and if he heard me say that, he'd kick my ass).
I bet ya that if Canada takes over Detroit (or any other US city), they could make it just as beautiful as Montreal. Plus, another reason why I offered Detroit (just for fun) was that the word "Détroit" is french for "strait". So the people in Quebec (or Ontario) could to move to a french-named city if Detroit was part of Canada
jalfredl 2 months ago
@jalfredl LOOOL xD
canadiens9231 3 weeks ago
Thinking of moving there in 5yrs time when I've finished my doctorate. How important is it 2 know french? I currently live in South Africa and I feel isolated because I can't speak Afrikaans but most whites here can and ppl here assume that u can speak it whenever u meet some1 or enter a shop. Is it the same there?
AgilePeanut 4 months ago
@AgilePeanut it would be very beneficial to learn French, especially if you are attempting to get a job. The majority, about 60% speak French as a primary language with English at 20%, while 50% of people can speak both. Which means you have a good chance of finding people who can speak English. However, I would suggest Toronto if you don't want to live in a city where you can't speak one of the major languages.
elnericoo 4 months ago
Girls in montreal are always nude in the streets... cant wait to quit this town
wtfotw 4 months ago
@wtfotw You must be a burka fan. Well most cities in North America are like that, so if you're not happy, why don't you go live in Russia?
Top10Mr 2 months ago
What I love is that there is more than 100 mosques! It's great... other than that its pretty ugly
wtfotw 4 months ago
@wtfotw well u know what mosques for me is shit. we're catholic and because of all those other religion we lost our. fuck men we sail church for build mosques. omfg. seriously were doing some big mistake here
juustme018 1 month ago
Loved this place! Lived there from 2005 - 2010
IceBlock99 4 months ago
I'm going there in 24 hours, no clue what to see...
PeyoteCowboy 4 months ago
@PeyoteCowboy nothing
wtfotw 4 months ago
@wtfotw no man, there is something to see. And by something to see I mean a lot! Exceptionally beautiful city.
PeyoteCowboy 4 months ago
@PeyoteCowboy So did you have a good time visiting Montreal?
nomad411 3 months ago
@nomad411 yeap :) Beautiful city -)
PeyoteCowboy 3 months ago
Ils ont bien cacher les zone de construction ahahaha.Normalement on devrait voir plein de zone orange
frankfrank65 5 months ago
osti c meme pas sa le vrai montreal tro inculte pour metre les vrai chose de mtrl (polution trafic 24h/24 7 jours sur 7 ) osti son meme pas capable de dépoluer ste ville la men stune cause perdu aller pas voire ste ville a vidange la calise sa sert a rien vous aller etre deçu je vous le dit!
zippoalexxzippo 5 months ago
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ldkevin2 5 months ago
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SBARTSTV 5 months ago
i ve been all over canada.... m european..all i can say.. hate west canada wit passion.. montreal is the only city worth viisting or livin in
cracoviaaaaaa 5 months ago
Montreal is a beautiful city.
I should know; I was born there. So was my whole family.
ElleBella95 5 months ago
i like Paris too, but Montréal looks like it has a more cozy feeling. i wanna go so bad!!!
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asim0s0m 5 months ago 3
@asim0s0m its awesome, such a beautiful, safe city
agold123456789 5 months ago
@agold123456789 must be! i hope Quebec and Ontario stick together and not separate, Quebec is what makes canada different from usa :P but it's also sad to know that montreal is being taken over by non- french tongue :(
asim0s0m 5 months ago
@asim0s0m, such is multiculturalism. I think its great Montreal is multi cultural, however, at the same time, I do not want Montreal to lose its french culture that indeed does make it unique.
agold123456789 5 months ago
sont passé ou les nid de poules, les graffitis pi les millions de char mal parké?
ibm322 5 months ago
More like Montreal in 2 hours because of the traffic jam!!!
PcGamerPaul 5 months ago
@PcGamerPaul 2 hours on a good day :p
agold123456789 5 months ago
Montreal is also known too have the most beautifull women in north america by far:)
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