What are these separatists drinking? How can they claim Quebec as a rich profitable province that is making Canada richer? Everyone knows that Quebec is a “Have Not” province that receives much more in equalization payments than they pay into. It is a fact. This is the sad thing about the separatists. They have all been brainwashed from an early age with all this bull****. The fact is that Quebec is the poorest province and one of the poorest regions in all North America. They have the highest debt in the country, the highest taxes and receive the most amount of equalization payments. Their debt runs above 55% of their GDP and once they separate it will go to 100% of GDP over night. This is worse than Greece. Without the equalization payments how will they support all their social programs? I will tell you how. They won’t or taxes will go through the roof. In addition to this, their will be a capital flight and a tax revenue reduction when all the people and businesses start to leave. This is not a doomsday scenario or fear mongering but simple arthmetic.
On the question of why the english population get so upset on protecting the french culture, it’s because for over 35 years our rights have gradually eroded. Most Canadians do not have an issue to protect the French culture but there is a limit to what cost it should be protected. It is not morally right to protect your culture at the expense of another. There are many things I want but there is a limit to what I will do to get it. Sometimes things are just not be. The english have been very supportive of the french for a very long time, but enough is enough. We can’t speak our language, we can’t work in our language, we are constantly reminded that we are a problem in this province. Hey, take it easy. Do I have to remind you that you are still part of Canada and receiving the benefits from it. The least you could do is show us some respect. Otherwise, wait to become your own country, then do what you want. And don’t think separation will be easy. You should read the “Clarity Act”. Good Luck on your own. If you decide to stay, then start behaving like a partner not like a spoiled brat. Together we could be strong and help protect your language throughout the country. Canada spends $150M a year throughout the country on bilingualism. How much does Quebec spend?