As far as Trudeau is concerned, Quebec is a microcosm of Canada; Federalists love him, Separatists hate him. Trudeau fought long against Rene Levesque (even though in their younger years they were friends), and was always against giving Quebec any special status.
I hated Trudeau's economic policies and not getting Quebec to sign the Constitution but repatriating it anyways was a blunder that continues to haunt the nation. But the man had charisma, moxie and force of will that every other politician would kill to have.
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