The question of self-determination of nations in the modern world has
acquired the same urgency as in the middle of the twentieth century.
Attenuating ethnic conflicts flared up with renewed force. However,
there are countries in which the rulers have a peaceful way to achieve
unity of the nation.
One such country is Canada, whose population is divided into two large
groups: the Anglo-Canadians and Franco-Canadians. After years of
confrontation and repeated attempts to divorce, these nations are now
part of one of the Canadian people. Moreover, the granting of
independence for the province of Quebec with a predominantly
French-speaking population is not as urgent as it was some ten years
ago, when French-Canadians have actively advocated for
self-determination of Quebec.