Press Release: R.R.Q. “Assault” On the Caisse-Much Ado about Nothing

The R.R.Q. planned “assault” on the Caisses’ Montreal offices Monday (May 11th) turned out to be nothing more than a lot of hot air.

Well not “a lot” as it appeared no one was really listening anyway.

Roughly 100-125 members of the R.R.Q. and the Young Patriots of Quebec (sporting new colours for the day) turned out to mill about on the streets of Montreal Monday afternoon.

In all fairness roughly 5 or 6 people did stand by to wait for the procession to pass so they could continue on to their personal destinations. We would assume they may have heard something provided their IPods weren’t on at that particular moment and time.

Small numbers of the R.R.Q. and Young Patriot faithful came out-perhaps due to the promise of libations that were used enticed many of them there. Others due to having completed exams. While others still-simply to kill some time before their next cheque is issued and mailed from municipal coffers.

Nonetheless a fun day out for a few of Quebec’s Marxist-Socialist/Anglophobe foot soldiers.

The rally began with the usual megaphone banter. Hastily marked pieces of cardboard. Some flags. A few “Quebec is a country” left-over tees from the last referendum in 1995.

However those belting out anti-Anglophone rhetoric could barely be heard over their own “followers” who were engaged in personal conversations. Some about the NHL playoffs. Predictions. Who has the best team to go the distance. Others discussing the downfall of the Habs. Who should coach? Who needs to be moved and signed? Talks about new girlfriends-boyfriends. Some discussing what part of Canada they intend to move to after graduation in order to seek gainful employment and so on.

From time to time a weak chorus of “Anglo go home” mixed in for good ‘ol nationalist measure.

Then the moment came. The order to march. More like a request really. “Who wants to march to the building?” (en français of course) came the battle cry.

We began to move toward the Caisse.

With the accepted number being between 100-125 present-that would make 10-15% of the group D.A.A.Q. members. A warm “you’re welcome” for bolstering the appearance of the numbers for you, Patrick.

While passing yawning police we walked toward what we presumed was to be the “assault”. But alas-once we arrived it was more muffled talk. A few speeches that no one really seemed too interested in. More milling around, and private conversations.

Then it came like a shot! Ears perked. Eyes began to wander. What was it? What was it that could take the attention away from Quebec’s greatest minds ready to lead the charge to a new autonomous country? What could possibly be the thing bidding for the attentions of Quebec’s great new and independent future?… A Mentos Mints launch party.

The nationalist movement – done in by adults and children jumping around on big red rubber balls in what appeared to be white HazMat suits. Belting out music, singing and laughing. Dropping Mentos Mints into bottles of cola. As well as other fun activities.

Some began to strain to get a glimpse of what was happening down the street. Until some could no longer resist the urge to go and join the fun. Several D.A.A.Q. members reported seeing R.R.Q. and Young Patriot members had joined in the “minty fun”. Some even engaging D.A.A.Q. members in conversation, and making no mention of the “other” rally they had just been at.

Only one small incident – A few D.A.A.Q. members noted a bystander being accosted by two very “matter of fact” young men from the R.R.Q. We can only assume they were from the R.R.Q. due to their R.R.Q. tee-shirts, in unison step by step pace and the identical Fisher-Price walkie talkies they had in their possession.

They demanded to know what organization the bicycle rider was from. A D.A.A.Q. member moved closer and noted that the bystander then told them (en français) to “go away” and not bother him. They (the R.R.Q. “security”) then got on their radios, mumbled something and the bike rider left at his own pace.

No D.A.A.Q. members were confronted in any manner during the entire R.R.Q. event. We gathered several hundred photos and much video. Without hindrance or notice.

So what are we to take from all of this?

Is the R.R.Q. still a threat to the peace? After the events surrounding The Plains Part Deux, we believe they are.

Who will be their next “target”? Anglophone communities? The National Assembly? Mentos Mints? Who knows?

The one thing we did learn-It does not appear likely that they could even organize a drinking contest in the La Militante brewery.

But we will remain vigil.

Update: Boycott List

The list of businesses that advertise in nationalist supporting newspapers has been updated and posted to the D.A.A.Q. site.

We encourage members, supporters, the Anglophone, Francophone, and Allophone communities as a whole to continue to boycott these and all companies that buy advertising space in newspapers that endorse, advertise for, print articles by and support Quebec nationalism.

The D.A.A.Q. also encourages Quebecers to continue to boycott businesses that display the O.L.F. “ici on commerce en francais” (Here we do business in French!) campaign stickers. This is a yet another clear statement by the O.L.F. that English has no place in Quebec society.

We of the D.A.A.Q. disagree. Fully.

While continuing the struggle to end the attempt to eradicate the English language from Quebec-The D.A.A.Q. is currently working on a campaign to encourage Quebec businesses to endorse bilingualism inside the work place. This will be a solid step forward in establishing Quebec as a leader within Canada.

End the legislation of language. Make all Quebecers equals, under the law!

A Quebec of equality will be a stronger Quebec!

A Quebec of equality will set the standard for a unified Canada!

A Quebec of equality will be an example for the world!

DAAQ.International@gmail.com

D.A.A.Q Boycott List

In order to access the D.A.A.Q’s comprehensive list of companies in our boycott, click on the D.A.A.Q Boycott tab.

D.A.A.Q UPDATES:

Ici on commerce en francais

Local Montreal businesses that have requested to be removed from our boycott list have been given official notice from the D.A.A.Q. They have been informed they will only be removed once their stores, businesses and/or corporations stop yielding to the directives of the government controlled, monolingual language enforcement body-The Office of the French Language.

The O.L.F. stickers must first be removed. If it is a corporate chain (whether an independently operated franchise or not) all stores must have removed the stickers prior to being removed from the D.A.A.Q. boycott list.

The D.A.A.Q. continues to support the bilingualism of services, businesses, and work places across the province and country.

R.R.Q.

According to sources-The R.R.Q. continues to move forward with its planned “protest” of the Caisse in Montreal. The “protest” remains planned for 12pm-2pm on Monday May the 11th at Caisse de depot et placement, 1000 Place Jean-Paul Riopelle.

D.A.A.Q. members that will be present to document persons and activities are urged to use discretion and common sense when surrounding themselves with these self professed “militants”. They are unpredictable, and operate with relative immunity from Quebec law enforcement.

Our sources inside the R.R.Q. have indicated there is still much confusion within the R.R.Q. itself. Confusion as to what exactly the protest is about-which means they will likely be disorganized.

R.R.Q. members are simply being instructed to “show up and protest”. Nothing much further than that.

The lack of leadership and guidance by the R.R.Q. will likely continue to the 11th of May. This will easily lead to R.R.Q. members acting autonomously-in turn committing acts of violence and vandalism.

Please refrain from engaging R.R.Q. members when they are committing acts of violence and/or civil disobedience.

Document all you see and take photographs of each individual.

*Recording devices and cameras will be issued the morning of May 11th in Montreal.

Fighting the Sale of Hate Literature

The D.A.A.Q. will continue to air our concerns to Toronto based, and publicly traded, Chapters/Indigo regarding the sale of the book “ANGLAID” by author, Quebec nationalist, and Anglophobe, Michel Brule.

Thus far, members have reported that Chapters/Indigo has been dismissive of concerns expressed to them regarding their sale of hate literature. Via replying to concerns with standard letters-and no follow up despite promises to do so.

Another seller of this hate literature is Quebec based Renaud-Bray.

Renaud-Bray refuses to respond to any concerns whatsoever regarding the sale of this book. In either of Canada’s official languages. English or French.

We encourage members to continue to raise awareness and concern regarding the sale of hate literature in Canada by these companies.

Contact information for these companies can be found on the D.A.A.Q. site/blog.

D.A.A.Q. members will continue to send letters to Canada’s trading partners regarding the government and law enforcement refusing to put an immediate halt to the sale of hate literature. Contrary to Canadian federal law.

We also encourage our International members to continue to inform people in their respective countries of residence that the sale of hate literature in Canada remains unabated. This includes friends, neighbours, and co-workers. Especially those that intend to travel to Canada.

Please continue to write letters to your government(s) to raise awareness of this unlawful and immoral conduct the Canadian government attempts to keep from the world’s eyes and ears.

DAAQ.International@gmail.com

The D.A.A.Q. is a provincial, national, and international association of Anglophone, Francophone and Allophone Canadians in and from the Province of Quebec; who strive to achieve equality under the provincial laws of Quebec. As well as have our rights as Canadian Citizens enforced without compromise, or hindrance within the Province of Quebec.