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Is he suggesting that part of Marois' failure is because she put sovereignty on the back burner? I'm confused. When PKP launched his fist and proclaimed a free Quebec, many stated that this was the turning point. My other question is whether he feels the PQ will find more success as the "left" party ... rather than the sovereignty party.
How do aboriginal groups perceive the sovereignty issue of Quebec, or any minority within the province? Does this impact the political participation of these groups?
*Given that the push for sovereignty and a distinct society are less prominent issues today, what impact do you forsee this having on interactions between the federal government and Quebec, regarding issues such as transfer payments?
(sorry for the typos, my original post didn't actually post, so that was a bit hurried)
I don't mean to sound smart - but perhaps he feels we should spend more tax payer dollars on marketing sovereignty? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/pq-would-spend-tax-dollars-to-promote-sovereignty-marois-1.1243411
He mentions that Marois was a "builder of the Quebec state" - does this include the religious secularism bill she introduced earlier this year? Does he believe these types of acts "build" provinces? I'm curious if this is a common sentiment in Quebec.
What do you think the future place of the Bloc Quebecois will be in federal politics? Do you think they will regain the seats they lost in the 2011 federal election?
Another possible question for debate is the sudden rise and death of ADQ...? There seemed to be a lot of hope for Dumont at a certain point but what happened?
I have heard from friends in Quebec that many young Francophones are worried that their lack of English education is hurting their career prospects. Do you think the provincial government would ever be open to more English language instruction in French schools?
If issues of sovereignty have diminished in light of economic concerns, does the appeal of increasing international commerce and the engagement in international trade with English speaking nations going to further threaten the importance of the French language amongst the next generations of Quebeckers? If so, what will the implications be for Quebec political culture?
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ReplyDeleteIs he suggesting that part of Marois' failure is because she put sovereignty on the back burner? I'm confused. When PKP launched his fist and proclaimed a free Quebec, many stated that this was the turning point. My other question is whether he feels the PQ will find more success as the "left" party ... rather than the sovereignty party.
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ReplyDeleteHow do aboriginal groups perceive the sovereignty issue of Quebec, or any minority within the province? Does this impact the political participation of these groups?
ReplyDelete*Given that the push for sovereignty and a distinct society are less prominent issues today, what impact do you forsee this having on interactions between the federal government and Quebec, regarding issues such as transfer payments?
ReplyDelete(sorry for the typos, my original post didn't actually post, so that was a bit hurried)
I don't mean to sound smart - but perhaps he feels we should spend more tax payer dollars on marketing sovereignty? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/pq-would-spend-tax-dollars-to-promote-sovereignty-marois-1.1243411
ReplyDeleteHe mentions that Marois was a "builder of the Quebec state" - does this include the religious secularism bill she introduced earlier this year? Does he believe these types of acts "build" provinces? I'm curious if this is a common sentiment in Quebec.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think the future place of the Bloc Quebecois will be in federal politics? Do you think they will regain the seats they lost in the 2011 federal election?
ReplyDeleteAnother possible question for debate is the sudden rise and death of ADQ...? There seemed to be a lot of hope for Dumont at a certain point but what happened?
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ReplyDeleteI have heard from friends in Quebec that many young Francophones are worried that their lack of English education is hurting their career prospects. Do you think the provincial government would ever be open to more English language instruction in French schools?
ReplyDeleteIf issues of sovereignty have diminished in light of economic concerns, does the appeal of increasing international commerce and the engagement in international trade with English speaking nations going to further threaten the importance of the French language amongst the next generations of Quebeckers? If so, what will the implications be for Quebec political culture?
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