Quebec's Disadvantages in Joining Canadian Confederation

Four Major Concerns (1867)

1. Loss of Autonomy: Control over education, language, religion shifted to Ottawa.
2. Higher Taxes: Federal nation-building costs (railways, etc.) fell on Quebec taxpayers.
3. Discrimination: English-speaking Protestant dominance in federal politics, business, and law.
4. Cultural Assimilation Fear: French-Canadian minority status threatened distinct identity.

These grievances fueled Quebec nationalism and, eventually, sovereignist movements.