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National Question (Quebec)
The national question (in french: la question nationale) is an expression referring to the discussion about the future status of Quebec within Canada, taking into consideration issues of autonomy, sovereignty, and independence. Various political positions in answer to the national question *Quebec sovereignty movement **Independence with an economic union with Canada **Independence without an economic union with Canada *Quebec federalism **Further autonomy within the Canadian federation, along with national recognition as a distinct society and autonomous province separate from other provinces in country ** Asymmetrical federalism ** Status quo See also *Politics of Quebec *1980 Quebec referendum * 1995 Quebec referendum Nationalism *État Québécois *Commission on the Political and Constitutional Future of Quebec *Robert Bourassa's speech on the end of the Meech Lake Accord *Quebec nationalism Sovereigntism *Sovereigntist events and strategies *Quebec sovereigntism Federal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quebec
Quebec ( ; )According to the Canadian government, ''Québec'' (with the acute accent) is the official name in Canadian French and ''Quebec'' (without the accent) is the province's official name in Canadian English is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the largest province by area and the second-largest by population. Much of the population lives in urban areas along the St. Lawrence River, between the most populous city, Montreal, and the provincial capital, Quebec City. Quebec is the home of the Québécois nation. Located in Central Canada, the province shares land borders with Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, New Brunswick to the southeast, and a coastal border with Nunavut; in the south it borders Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York in the United States. Between 1534 and 1763, Quebec was called ''Canada'' and was the most developed colony in New France. Following the Seven Years' War, Quebec b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quebec Federalist Ideology
Federalism in Quebec ( French: ''Fédéralisme au Québec'') is concerned with the support of confederation in regards to the federal union of Canada: that is, support for the principles and/or political system of the government of Canada (status quo). This issue has been summarized as revolving around the concepts of Quebec remaining within Canada and opposition to the desires of Quebec sovereigntists. Throughout the sovereignty debate Quebec nationalist sentiment has swung between the federalist and sovereigntist options, with many Quebec nationalists willing to be a part of a Canadian federation with a more decentralized government. Quebecer anglophones, allophones have been overwhelmingly opposed to Quebec's secession. Supporters of independence point to their belief that Quebec is a nation due to its unique history, shared major language and common heritage. Opponents of sovereignty generally believe it to be a dangerous idea due to the political, financial, personal and eco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Distinct Society
Distinct society (in french: la société distincte) is a political term especially used during constitutional debate in Canada, in the second half of the 1980s and in the early 1990s, and present in the two failed constitutional amendments, the Meech Lake Accord and the Charlottetown Accord. "Distinct society" refers to the uniqueness of the province of Quebec within Canada, although here the meaning of "unique" is vague and controversial. Origin Quebec is not explicitly declared distinct in the Constitution of Canada. However, constitutional scholar Peter Hogg argues that several parts of the Constitution already indicate Quebec has distinctiveness that should be reflected in law. Canadian federalism itself, bilingualism in the federal and Quebec legislatures, educational rights, and the acknowledgment of the importance of Roman Catholicism in Quebec were cited as examples.Peter W. Hogg, ''Meech Lake Constitutional Accord Annotated.'' Carswell: 1988. Experts disagree on whet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlottetown Accord
The Charlottetown Accord (french: Accord de Charlottetown) was a package of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada, proposed by the Canadian federal and provincial governments in 1992. It was submitted to a public referendum on October 26 and was defeated. Background The Statute of Westminster (1931) gave Canada legislative independence from the United Kingdom. Canada requested that the British North America Acts (the written portions of the Constitution of Canada) be exempted from the statute because the federal and provincial governments could not agree upon an amending formula for the acts. Negotiations between Ottawa and the provinces were finally successful in 1981, allowing Canada to patriate its constitution by passing the ''Canada Act 1982'', which included the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and finally established an amending formula for the Canadian Constitution. These constitutional changes had the consent of all provincia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meech Lake Accord
The Meech Lake Accord (french: Accord du lac Meech) was a series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 Canadian provincial premiers. It was intended to persuade the government of Quebec to symbolically endorse the 1982 constitutional amendments by providing for some decentralization of the Canadian federation. The proposed amendments were initially popular and backed by nearly all political leaders. However, former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, feminist activists, and Indigenous groups raised concerns about the lack of citizen involvement in the Accord's drafting and its future effects on Canadian federalism, and support for the Accord began to decline. Changes in government in New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Newfoundland brought ministries to power that declined to accept the Accord. Further negotiations were conducted but tension increased between Quebec and the predominantly English-speaking provinces. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quebec Sovereigntism
The Quebec sovereignty movement (french: Mouvement souverainiste du Québec) is a political movement whose objective is to achieve the sovereignty of Quebec, a province of Canada since 1867, including in all matters related to any provision of Quebec's public order that is applicable on its territory. Sovereignists suggest that the people of Quebec make use of their right to self-determination – a principle that includes the possibility of choosing between integration with a third state, political association with another state or independence – so that Quebecois, collectively and by democratic means, give themselves a sovereign state with its own independent constitution. Quebec sovereigntists believe that such a sovereign state, the Quebec nation, will be better equipped to promote its own economic, social, ecological and cultural development. Quebec's sovereignist movement is based on Quebec nationalism. Overview Ultimately, the goal of Quebec's sovereignist movement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sovereigntist Events And Strategies
{{Short description, none This is a list of subjects related to the Quebec independence movement. List History New France – '' The Conquest'' – Province of Quebec – ''Constitutional Act of 1791'' – Lower Canada – ''Declaration of Independence'' – Republic of Lower Canada – '' Act of Union'' – Canada East – ''Confederation'' – Quebec – Reference re Secession of Quebec – More... Events Assemblée des six-comtés – Patriotes Rebellion – Francoeur Motion – Quiet Revolution – Vive le Québec libre speech – October Crisis – Le 15 novembre – 1980 Quebec referendum – Patriation of the Constitution – Night of the Long Knives – Demise of the Meech Lake Accord – Charlottetown Accord referendum – 1995 Quebec referendum World philosophies Classical liberalism – Republicanism – Responsible government – Secularism – Anti-imperialism – Nation-state – Self-determination – Separatism – Decolonization – Direct action â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quebec Nationalism
Quebec nationalism or Québécois nationalism is a feeling and a political doctrine that prioritizes cultural belonging to, the defence of the interests of, and the recognition of the political legitimacy of the Québécois nation. It has been a movement and a central issue in Quebec politics since the beginning of the 19th century. Québécois nationalism has seen several political, ideological and partisan variations and incarnations over the years. Quebec nationalism plays a central role in the political movement for the independence of Quebec. Several groups and political parties claim to be Québécois nationalists. The autonomist political parties, which do not want the sovereignty of Quebec but the expansion of its powers and the defence of its specificity within Canada, such as the Coalition Avenir Québec, also claim to be Québécois nationalists. Quebec nationalism was first known as "French Canadian nationalism". The term was replaced by "Québécois nationalism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Bourassa's Speech On The End Of The Meech Lake Accord
The Meech Lake Accord (french: Accord du lac Meech) was a series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 Canadian provincial premiers. It was intended to persuade the government of Quebec to symbolically endorse the 1982 constitutional amendments by providing for some decentralization of the Canadian federation. The proposed amendments were initially popular and backed by nearly all political leaders. However, former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, feminist activists, and Indigenous groups raised concerns about the lack of citizen involvement in the Accord's drafting and its future effects on Canadian federalism, and support for the Accord began to decline. Changes in government in New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Newfoundland brought ministries to power that declined to accept the Accord. Further negotiations were conducted but tension increased between Quebec and the predominantly English-speaking provinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commission On The Political And Constitutional Future Of Quebec
The Commission on the Political and Constitutional Future of Quebec, also known as the Bélanger-Campeau Commission, was established by the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, at the initiative of Premier Robert Bourassa, after the demise of the Meech Lake Accord. The commission was mandated to examine the National Question (Quebec), political and constitutional status of Quebec and to make recommendations for changes. The Bélanger-Campeau Report was published in 1991 and revised in 2002. Co-chairman * Michel Bélanger * Jean Campeau Deputies of the Liberal Party of Quebec * Robert Bourassa * Gil Rémillard * Claude Ryan * Louise Bégin * Guy Bélanger (politician), Guy Bélanger * Claude Dauphin (politician), Claude Dauphin * Claire-Hélène Hovington * Cosmo Maciocia * Christiane Pelchat * Russ Williams Deputies of the Parti québécois * Jacques Parizeau * Jeanne Blackburn * Jacques Brassard * Guy Chevrette * Louise Harel * Jacques Léonard * Pauline Marois Other sovereignis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
État Québécois
The French term , literally translated, is "the Quebec State". The term "State" can refer to public authority, or a state apparatus, as in ' "a state-owned enterprise, federal crown corporations (sociétés d’État)"). "State" may be used to contrast the provincial government of Quebec with the private sector, or with the federal government of Canada The government of Canada (french: gouvernement du Canada) is the body responsible for the federal administration of Canada. A constitutional monarchy, the Crown is the corporation sole, assuming distinct roles: the executive, as the ''Crown-in- ..., known as ' or '. Examples of use *''L'État et le social au Québec'', 1986, :''Le fait que l'État ontarien occupe une place plus restreinte que l'État québécois dans la livraison des services sociaux ne semble pas signifier que le système des services sociaux, qui prévaut en Ontario, se trouverait à l'abri d'un certain nombre de problèmes qu'on retrouve dans les systè ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
