Don’t forget...in 1867, the year of Canada’s Federation
(joint venture between (dominant) ONTARIO & Québec but in the “backseat” are Nova Scotia & New Brunswick)
the generic term ‘Canadien’ solely referred to French speaking. 
Everyone has approved and signed the agreement already established by the "Québec Act" of 1775.  All new arrivals in the “Federation” must also approve and sign this agreement.
1867 with Ontario...........................(signed but rejected)
1870 with Manitoba........................(signed but rejected)
1871 with British Columbia............(signed but rejected)
1873 with Prince Edward Island......(signed but rejected)
1905 with Alberta & Saskatchewan (signed but rejected)
1949 with Newfoundland..............................(rejected)
(more to come about the "Québec Act")