Canada and Quebec -Its true face seen by a Japanese diplomat

「Iter Vitae（イテル•ヴィテ）」とは、ラテン語で「人生は旅」を意味します。
人が成長していく中で必要なことは、読書、旅、そして出会いの3つだと言われています。
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Canada is widely known for its rich natural landscapes and multicultural society, yet surprisingly little is understood about its true nature. This book offers a multifaceted and detailed exploration of Canada and, within it, the unique province of Quebec.
It details the origins of Indigenous peoples who crossed from Asia to the North American continent tens of thousands of years ago; the story of Canada's founding, beginning with the historical backdrop of the French king's attempt to cross the continent and its failure; the trajectory of governance and nation-building under British and French rule; the acceptance of Jewish immigrants and the memory of the Holocaust; and the history of dignity built by Japanese immigrants overcoming hardship, a story later made into a film.
It also reveals Canada's global impact, including groundbreaking medical inventions like insulin and the pacemaker, and reveals that basketball, Hawaiian pizza, and California rolls originated in Canada.
In business, it highlights modern Canada's global leadership in cutting-edge technology, such as electric vehicle battery manufacturing and the development of clean energy using hydrogen and ammonia.
Furthermore, it details unique local social characteristics based on real experiences, such as the world's largest underground city network, developed to endure Montreal's harsh winters where temperatures can drop below -20°C, and festivals predicting spring's arrival using animals. It covers everything from the challenges faced by a nation valuing diversity to the unique fact that Quebec roads feature numerous “chicken nests.”
Leveraging his perspective as an active diplomat stationed in Montreal, the author clearly communicates the latest political, economic, and social developments based on local experience and extensive research. Packed with diverse anecdotes.
An essential volume for anyone wanting to understand Canada and Quebec, those interested in local conditions, or individuals with an interest in business or international relations.