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John Robinette, who is one of the country's most distinguished lawyers, says English-speaking people in Canada should try to understand the pride of Quebeckers in their history, culture and language
John Robinette, who is one of the country's most distinguished lawyers, says English-speaking people in Canada should try to understand the pride of Quebeckers in their history, culture and language

John Robinette, who is one of the country's most distinguished lawyers, says English-speaking people in Canada should try to understand the pride of Quebeckers in their history, culture and language

Date3/24/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Robinette, who is one of the country's most distinguished lawyers, says English-speaking people in Canada should try to understand the pride of Quebeckers in their history, culture and language.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0076770F
    Before the Blowup everything was peaceful as Quebeckers gathered to protst a provincial government bill that would insure English-language education. [Incomplete]
    Before the Blowup everything was peaceful as Quebeckers gathered to protst a provincial government bill that would insure English-language education. [Incomplete]
    Griffin, Doug
    10/31/1969
    We're not the same as Quebeckers just because we're French, says Sudbury lawyer Etienne St
    We're not the same as Quebeckers just because we're French, says Sudbury lawyer Etienne St
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    3/10/1978
    Even lawyers are baffled by Ontario's court system, says Judge William Colter, head of Ontario Country's courts
    Even lawyers are baffled by Ontario's court system, says Judge William Colter, head of Ontario Country's courts
    Colter, William
    6/11/1974
    Many Quebeckers, like these students protesting the 1969 law giving equal status to French and English in Quebec, fear that bilingualism means the end of French
    Many Quebeckers, like these students protesting the 1969 law giving equal status to French and English in Quebec, fear that bilingualism means the end of French
    Griffin, Doug
    10/30/1969
    Convinced separatist Madeleine Longpre of Montreal says Quebeckers have waited too long for independence to change their minds now. She was among 28 p(...)
    Convinced separatist Madeleine Longpre of Montreal says Quebeckers have waited too long for independence to change their minds now. She was among 28 p(...)
    Bezant, Graham
    5/13/1977
    Roger Tasse: Commissioner says Quebeckers feel threatened.
    Roger Tasse: Commissioner says Quebeckers feel threatened.
    Stuparyk, Michael
    2/25/1991
    Same school, different classes: Lawyers John Robinette (left) and Tom Lockwood both attended Osgoode Hall Law School but graduated 38 years apart
    Same school, different classes: Lawyers John Robinette (left) and Tom Lockwood both attended Osgoode Hall Law School but graduated 38 years apart
    Goode, Jeff
    12/12/1975
    J.J. Robinette. Last of three lawyers
    J.J. Robinette. Last of three lawyers
    Goode, Jeff
    3/24/1977
    Opinion researcher Martin Goldfarb used nearly 60 interviewers to conduct face-to-face meetings with Quebeckers in 10 centres and surrounding rural areas to assess mood under Parti Quebecois
    Opinion researcher Martin Goldfarb used nearly 60 interviewers to conduct face-to-face meetings with Quebeckers in 10 centres and surrounding rural areas to assess mood under Parti Quebecois
    Goldfarb, Martin
    5/12/1977
    Finger-pointing Premier Joey Smallwood of Newfoundland makes his point clear that no changes in the constitution are needed for Quebeckers to achieve (...)
    Finger-pointing Premier Joey Smallwood of Newfoundland makes his point clear that no changes in the constitution are needed for Quebeckers to achieve (...)
    Lennon, Frank
    11/28/1967
    After landing at Quebec City in a French cruiser for his short but turbulent 1967 visit, de Gaulle got a wildly enthusiastic welcome from Quebeckers a(...)
    After landing at Quebec City in a French cruiser for his short but turbulent 1967 visit, de Gaulle got a wildly enthusiastic welcome from Quebeckers a(...)
    Gaulle, Charles de, 1890-1970
    7/24/1967
    Blacks have been living in Canada for more than 250 years, says author Headley Tullock, yet few of them are made aware of the rich part they have played in this country's history and heritage
    Blacks have been living in Canada for more than 250 years, says author Headley Tullock, yet few of them are made aware of the rich part they have played in this country's history and heritage
    Barkley, Harold
    8/28/1972