I wonder what would happen if the Charest government initiated a sovereignty referendum. I mean it would certainly give Ottawa and the federalist the power to choose the question and the acceptable limit of acceptance.
That way a clear and concise question could be delivered as Ottawa would want it and it would be devoid of any sugarcoating by the PQ. The provincial Liberals and federal liberals could negotiate the terms of separation before hand without the separatists, that way the people could see the true fate of a yes vote. Finally they could set the bar at two thirds majority which they would probably win and in essence they would push back another referendum back 10 years cause people wouldn't want another so soon after.
It would be risky, but bold. I mean why doesn't Charest try to get Ottawa to spell out what separation would mean. That way the vote would be based on something concrete rather than some abstract idea.
That way a clear and concise question could be delivered as Ottawa would want it and it would be devoid of any sugarcoating by the PQ. The provincial Liberals and federal liberals could negotiate the terms of separation before hand without the separatists, that way the people could see the true fate of a yes vote. Finally they could set the bar at two thirds majority which they would probably win and in essence they would push back another referendum back 10 years cause people wouldn't want another so soon after.
It would be risky, but bold. I mean why doesn't Charest try to get Ottawa to spell out what separation would mean. That way the vote would be based on something concrete rather than some abstract idea.