Ah yes, the Quebec problem. Separate ATC union, separate pension plan from the rest of Canada. NAZI-like language and immigration laws that even the French wouldn't consider, but they do want the equalization payments from the have-provinces like Alberta and Ontario. They will never admit to being a have-not province, but it is not really a province, it is more like a huge region incorporating two city-states, Montreal and Quebec City, and the vast, sparsely populated remainder, which is considered an economic and cultural back-water by many sociologists. Montrealers generally consider themselves culturally superior to the rest of North Americans, despite a rather bizarre record of racist and mysoginistic crimes in the city. Quebec City, which relys heavily on the American tourist trade, loves nothing better than to belittle Americans behind their backs. Quebec wants to be a sovereign state, yet they want to retain the Canadian dollar as currency, and they want the federal government of Canada to protect their shores, and administer their northern and arctic region, including the administration of Indian Affairs. Quebec, the 'crazy aunt' of confederation. We love her, but no one has the fortituide to tell her she is crazy. And no one sees fit to let her on her own, fearing her demise.
Last edited by evansb; 6th Feb 2008 at 14:17.