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Story continues below advertisement. Leave a comment Comments. Sponsored content. Flyers More weekly flyers. Report an Error. The documents released Friday include talking points prepared for U. It's the response that was never delivered that offers a rare glimpse into American preparation for a vote to separate Quebec, an issue that has suddenly become timely again in the current Quebec election.
The statement also echoed earlier warnings from the Clinton administration on another key concern: There would be no guarantees of an independent Quebec being part of the NAFTA trade zone. The document was among several dozen released Friday by the Clinton Presidential Library, which is making available the archives of the Clinton administration in instalments. The continuing release of those documents has been a sensitive subject in U.
The timing of this particular release coincides with the re-emergence of Quebec independence as a hot topic in the current provincial election. The statement on a Yes win never had to be delivered in , as Quebecers voted by a paper-thin margin to remain in Canada. This week, star Parti Quebecois recruit Pierre Karl Peladeau suggested that vote had been stolen by the pro-Canada side.
Pequistes have long groused about illegal federal spending during the campaign, and about the federal government ramping up its citizenship proceedings to allow more votes by immigrants, who lean more heavily toward the federalist side.
Another unity supporter was then-president Bill Clinton. Czechoslovakia separated years ago and both sides agree it was a good thing. Watkins, Calgary. What would a typical family of 10 do, when: 1.
The same family member demands the whole family be bilingual 3. The same family member demands more financial help than is given to the rest 4. The same family member keeps on demanding more and more money 5. The same family member demands to have a different autonomous identification from the others 7. The same family member threatens repeatedly, to leave if not granted special privileges 8.
Quebec is going nowhere. It would lose more than it gains without Canada. Will Barium, Mississauga, Ont. Of course Quebec has a future in Canada and indeed a great future. At present Canada subsidizes its social programs and grants Quebec special powers in Canadian institutions, language laws, immigration, international representation and self administration of federal programs. Quebec has all the trappings and powers of an independent state that it wants without the obligation of fiscal responsibility, and evidently Canadians are prepared to accept this arrangement for the foreseeable future.
Harvey Kaplan, Thornhill, Ont. Having Quebec within our confederation is like living with a spoiled child. The next referendum may not be that they want to separate but whether the rest of Canada wants to keep them.
They have to realise that once they do become their own nation. That it will spell the end of them being unilingual. They will have to teach their children English to be able to coup with the rest of the world economically. Then the rest of the provinces can become unilingual and use English only. Saving the taxpayers billions annually, that can be used for more important things like our health care and infrastructure.
Then have two languages on all our packaging. Peter G. Keith, Calgary. Quebec, the eternal ingrate parasite will always have a place in Canada — as long as the Federal government allows them to continue their feeding frenzy at the equalization trough, at the expense of the rest of Canada.
Cut them off from this and their incessant whining will increase to the point that the rest of Canada will demand that they either shut up and support themselves, or leave. Discussion with similar-aged Quebeckers in a Florida restaurant. Knowing glances at the mention of Fascism. Come back when you are ready. A better question would be: Do anglophones have a future in Quebec? The anglophone community has been poorly served by conflicts of interest, and an organization that claims to be the voice of English education : the Quebec English School Boards Association.
Consider : the chairperson of the Lester B. Chris Eustace, Montreal. They were the foundation of Canada and it would be a sad day if they left. At this time with their huge debt, it would be financial suicide for them to separate. The rejection of the English language in their schools only tends to isolate their young people and make it hard for them to succeed else where in North America. I think we are stuck with Quebec for some time yet.
Martin Bohn, Ardrossan, Alta. Their culture and language is different. Switzerland can be put inside Algonquin Park. France and England fit into Ontario, with room for a little country like Liechtenstein. Quebecers must acknowledge the North American context. Their Quebec language and culture is protected within Canada. Douglas Cornish, Ottawa. Your go-to source for all the best Black Friday deals: tech, toys, fashion, mattresses, beauty, wellness, travel and more.
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