In a powerful love letter to Quebec, one of the familiar faces in the fight against the pandemic, Dr. Joseph Dahine, on his story as a first-generation immigrant and his happy ending.
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dr Joseph Dahine came to Quebec two years ago and is now a resident at the Laval Integrated Center for Health and Social Services. In his love letter to Québec, he wanted to bring a positive stance to the immigration debate, centered around the words of François Legault and his minister Jean Boulet.
Earlier on Wednesday, the minister apologized to LCN for his “inappropriate” comments that 80% of immigrants “would not work, speak French or do not adhere to the values of Quebec society”. He had classified this speech as “discriminatory” during a debate in Mauricie on September 21.
“It seems that when we talk about immigration, we always talk about what we’re losing,” lamented Dr. Joseph Dahine in an interview with QUB Radio on Wednesday.
“My story is not like this speech. I’m in love with Quebec. I owe a lot [lui]’ added the doctor.
according to dr Dahine needs to be reminded that Quebec has the resources to offer opportunities to newcomers.
“School in French, daycare available, accessible healthcare system. We forget how much it has enabled many to thrive,” he explained.
In his letter, Joseph Dahine also suggests changing the speech about the language and what the province is defending.
“It seems that when we emphasize French or culture, it’s more in response to ‘the fear of losing something’ than to its intrinsic value,” he said.
According to him, we must redouble our efforts to advance our culture, show our strengths, and love for Quebec will come naturally.