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Originally Posted by Bob Biter
Why did the name need to be changed, and (more importantly) why did the new name have to be the man who enacted the War Measures Act in Quebec? I understand that Pierre-Elliott Trudeau was a popular and charismatic Prime Minister (he was in office for 16 years), but his popularity within Quebec is far from widespread... so what gives?
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I have to say something here, actually a couple of things, so hang in there for a minute.
Firstly, Trudeau is not unpopular in Quebec. It's true that he is no friend of the seperatists, but even many of them respect him beacuse is a Frenchman and a Quebecer, and a truly intelligent statesman worthy of respect. As for the rest of the country, even if you didn't like some of ihs policies (the NEP is a good one to hate for starters), he still ALWAYS presented this country in a way that is becoming of all Canadians. He would never find himself singly Irish Eyes holding hands with some doofus in the president's office like assohle Mulroney did. He was smart, courteous, original, and decisive, and we could use a little of that right now. He was no one's lap dog, that is for sure.
As for renaming, it's important to note that Trudeau's estate was very vocal in not renaming Mt. Logan as they believed the mountain was already named after a great man and it would be a disservice to do so.
As for renaming an airport, no big deal. It's not like Dorval is important, just a kinda crappy little town that didn't argue very loud when they proposed an airport in their backyard. So what?
The Trudeau legacy, for god or bad, is an important one, even if you don't believe in bilingualism or multiculturalism. He changed this country and he did it in a way that will long be remembered, both for the man and the achievements.
Even in Quebec.
Peace,
Pierre