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Originally Posted by Delgar
This will have repercussions for Quebec if it goes through and becomes a success. Ideas like this spread....
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People said the same thing when the Kosovo was created.
I love French Canada and would hate to see them separate, but if it ever did happen, I hope that both parties would make it as easy and seamless as possible.
Having said that, when I go to Quebec (and I do spend a fair bit of time there as I have in-laws there), I don't get the sense that independence is on the upswing at all. Quebec is becoming increasingly multi-cultural and most young people seem to be feeling more connected to Canada as a whole. When I was in Quebec City last month, I was surprised at how many Canadian flags I saw on private properties. A lot of people who vote for the PQ and Bloc, do so simply because they feel they are the best parties to promote their provincial interests on a federal level and not because the really want to separate. Granted, some charismatic snake oil salesman can always come to power again and try selling it. In fact, it likely will happen again at some point, but IMO the Scotland thing won't be the reason.
Having said that, I think nation states as we know them are on the way out and in a few generations, they will be a relic of the past. Not to get all "New World Order" and stuff, but it's going to happen.