By Michel Saba and \u00c9milie Bergeron Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday stood by his comments about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, remarks that had drawn a swift rebuke from Quebec’s political class and demands for an apology. The controversy erupted on Thursday when Carney said the 1759 battle in Quebec City \u2014 during which the British defeated the French, who would ultimately lose control of New France \u2014 symbolized the beginning of a partnership between two peoples. Carney said the battle became a symbol of collaboration rather than domination \u2014 despite the fact the defeat led to significant attempts by the English to assimilate francophones. In response, Parti Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said the comments reflected Ottawa’s “long tradition of colonialism.” On Monday, Carney did not… <\/p>\n
By Michel Saba and \u00c9milie Bergeron Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday stood by his comments about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, remarks that had drawn a swift rebuke from Quebec’s political class and demands for an apology. The controversy erupted on Thursday when Carney said the 1759 battle in Quebec City \u2014 during which the British defeated the French, who would ultimately lose control of New France \u2014 symbolized the beginning of a partnership between two peoples. Carney said the battle became a symbol of collaboration rather than domination \u2014 despite the fact the defeat led to significant attempts by the English to assimilate francophones. In response, Parti Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said the comments reflected Ottawa’s “long tradition of colonialism.” On Monday, Carney did not... <\/p>\n