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Well from what I've read, northern Quebec, where all that power is generated from hydro-electric plants, would not be part of Quebec post separation. Quebec would return to its former size clustered just around the St. Lawrence River. Even economic powerhouse Montreal wouldn't be included.[/url]
So, Quebec wouldn't even be able to supply its own power, timber, etc...
Very bad idea overall I would think.
It's rather naive to assume that Quebec's post-separation political boundaries would be anything but the result of actual negotiations between Canada and the newly independent state, the outcome of which is anything but speculation at this point. That map is clearly the fantasy of someone with an agenda, and if it is an outcome prediction, it is as credible as some pure laine lunatic who would claim Quebec could leave 'as is' without having to pay its share of federal debt.
It's rather naive to assume that Quebec's post-separation political boundaries would be anything but the result of actual negotiations between Canada and the newly independent state, the outcome of which is anything but speculation at this point. That map is clearly the fantasy of someone with an agenda, and if it is an outcome prediction, it is as credible as some pure laine lunatic who would claim Quebec could leave 'as is' without having to pay its share of federal debt.
Yea, I don't know why there are so many fire and brimstone predictions for Quebec. Logically the economy would be relatively similar to what we see today. The worst place would be Gatineau where so many people have government jobs. But for all we know, some of them would still work in Ottawa, depending on how the break up plays out.
Yea, I don't know why there are so many fire and brimstone predictions for Quebec. Logically the economy would be relatively similar to what we see today. The worst place would be Gatineau where so many people have government jobs. But for all we know, some of them would still work in Ottawa, depending on how the break up plays out.
Personally I estimate Quebec will do much better economically on it's own than as a part of Toronto-centric Canada. Montreal will become the jewel of an independent country and worries of separation will no longer scare away businesses and investment. Economically separation will bring Quebec out of the abyss it is sliding deeper and deeper into and bring things to a head.
But that's just the opinion of a guy with a bachelor's degree in economics.
Personally I estimate Quebec will do much better economically on it's own than as a part of Toronto-centric Canada. Montreal will become the jewel of an independent country and worries of separation will no longer scare away businesses and investment. Economically separation will bring Quebec out of the abyss it is sliding deeper and deeper into and bring things to a head.
But that's just the opinion of a guy with a bachelor's degree in economics.
Personally I estimate Quebec will do much better economically on it's own than as a part of Toronto-centric Canada. Montreal will become the jewel of an independent country and worries of separation will no longer scare away businesses and investment. Economically separation will bring Quebec out of the abyss it is sliding deeper and deeper into and bring things to a head.
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That makes at least two of us that see Quebec separation as its best course of action.
That makes at least two of us that see Quebec separation as its best course of action.
Me three. I don't want it to be the best course of action, but having grown up on the both sides of the fence, I know it's going to happen anyways. Might as well stop dragging our feet.
Share your vast expanse of knowledge M. Boston. Why exactly do you feel that it is Quebec doing worse economically as a sovereign country? I find it to be fear mongering.
I would also be interested in Bostonkid's assessment.
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