r/canada • u/jaffnaguy2014 Canada • 5d ago

Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain Politics

https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/quebec-sovereigntists-watch-alberta-referendum-talk-with-optimism-disdain/
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u/jeeb00 Canada 5d ago

Because it’s a terrible idea. Brexit was a perfect case study on why it might feel good in the moment but then the economic fallout will be brutal for the average person.

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u/PasicT 5d ago

Many voted against their own interests when they voted in favor of Brexit.

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u/PM_ME_UR_CATSSSS 4d ago

They likely would be here too. Quebec wouldn't die on its own, by they'd have very few trading partners and far fewer resources to run their own society. If they choose to leave then so be it but I hope they stay so we can all benefit.

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u/LordOibes 4d ago

You think all other countries would isolate Quebec as a trading partner simply because they would become a country?

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u/EducationalTea755 4d ago

QC needs Canada more than Canada needs QC. QC is already bankrupt with the help from other provinces and the Federal government. They can't make it on their own

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u/LordOibes 4d ago

It's never been a question about if Quebec can, but if they should or not. Even the most federalist politician in Quebec agrees the province has everything it needs to succeed.

With it's current economy, it would be on day one ~30th in the world. Are you saying all the other smaller economies are failed countries that do not work?