MOST LIKELY...AND LET ME COUNT THE WAYS:
First off, it considers itself to be a Nation - so much for a partnership of equals in our Country still known as Canada.
Secondly, Polls show that a majority of Quebecers are xenophobic...they do not like Immigrants and that explains why Bill C-21 has received such vast support. Since the Quiet Revolution, Anglos have left Quebec in droves and Immigrants will be doing so or either that or not coming to Quebec in the first place.
Third, is Bill C-21 itself which renders any citizen who wishes to display symbols of their religion to be second class. The new fast train to Toronto will not want for passengers fleeing the Province.
And finally, Four, Quebec has made French as its Only Official Language- when English is the main language spoken in North America and where English is the main language of Business throughout the world. Their people will be at such a disadvantage but I would bet you a dollar to a donut that the children of the Quebec Elite will still find a way to learn both languages...no fools them.
So add them up; 1+ 2 +3 +4 = Backwater.
As proof of this, an article appeared in today's National Post Financial Section that dealt with the current negotiations underway wherein the Canadian National Railway HQ in Montreal is attempting to buy a Railroad based in Kansas. CNR's rival is the Canadian Pacific Railway based in Alberta. Negotiations are encountering some rough water from the Kansas City Rail Shareholders due to their concerns over Number 4 - they do not like the fact that English will not be welcomed in the new entity's Head Office. They are also disillusioned by the fact that they view Quebec to be wedded to Socialism. Will the merger go through ... possibly but there are rough waters ahead and to me this merely foreshadows much more difficulty for Quebec in the future.
So in its effort to preserve Quebec's language and distinct culture their Government is taking their Province...oh I mean their Nation... Out of Play.
As I See It ...
K.D. Galagher
