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Well this is the problem. How does one divvy up the province between those who want sovereignty and those who don't. And who decides? Aside from impending civil war if succession were to occur, what happens to the aboriginal voice, their land as well as self government? And how much will Quebec still receive from Canada monetarily wise if such a split were to occur?

I recall Stephane Dion as Interprovincial Affairs minister (or something like that) say Quebec would be supported until they got their feet firmly planted on the ground if succession were to occur. How long does that take? 1 year? 20 years? The point being, regardless as to wanting Quebec to seperate or not, the friends with benefits tag wouldn't go over well with the rest of the country.,..."No sir,we do not want to be part of Canada but still want to be supported by it." And I don't want to work for my employer anymore but still want to get paid. Not likely.

In a lot of ways, Quebec is already a country onto it's own but without the title of being a sovereign state. Quebec receives millions into the billions for retaining and protecting it's culture. The French language (francophone entity) is supported, endorsed and promoted throughout Canada by the Official Bilingualism Act. Quebec has the right to two tiered healthcare unlike any other province, yet another broken promise of Paul Martin. Jean Charest wants to and is included on international economic trade junkets in support of Quebec and recently, was the only premier to attend the Pope's funeral.

I'm not for seperation but for equality. Equality for all provinces and people. That's what Canada should stand for. At times I have to wonder if Quebec politicians (Bloc) and their supporters really understand how fortunate they are not only that their wanton needs are almost always met unconditionally, but how the rest of Canada is so allowing and complacent to the notion that they are given a voice in the House of Commons even thought the intention to seperate is loud and clear.Only in Canada I say!!!

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" In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.