Tagged With: Quebec separatism

Farewell Bouchard, hello local sovereignty

Posted on January 18, 2001 by Ben

Published in the Martlet (Victoria), 18 January 2001 Many have celebrated the resignation of Quebec premier and Parti Quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard as a victory for Canadian unity and a defeat for the cause of sovereignty. I see it as an opportunity to engage in serious questioning rather than blind flag-waving. One can feel affinity … Continue reading »

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Partition of Quebec not the answer

Posted on September 18, 1997 by Ben

Letter to the Editor published in Oak Bay News (Victoria), 18 September 1997 To all those who support the concept of partitioning Quebec, consider the following scenario: In the fall of 1998, a majority of Quebec citizens vote “Yes” in a sovereignty referendum.  The province immediately declares itself independent from the rest of Canada, forming … Continue reading »

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