I’m fairly ok with the « conclusions » of this « analysis », even if I agree with Lisée it’s an important reminder that he advocates for a wall at the Roxham Road and some Trumpist idea about how to handle migrants there which he said as a panelist for Radio-Canada in a high viewership tv spot. He kept his place despite a massive complains against him.
He [Lisée]also stressed that Quebec’s sovereigntist parties have historically been social-democrat,[…]
This is also factually not true anymore. PSPP advocates conservative policies against Trans people and migrants, he promise Police Fraternities more money and cut into the social net. He hinted privatizing some health programs to relieve wait time and expand the two speeds healthcare Quebec system. The only time I’ve seen him advocate ecological law was to explain that the Independence will help us draft our own ecological laws which he never explained what they will be if we achieve independence. And let’s not start about how they treat First Nations Councils.
I’ve always had the impression that Quebec separatists are the same. Isn’t the “unique culture” they’re trying to protect just being white, Catholic, and French? Can French speaking immigrants from Africa also be a part of Quebec culture? Or does it only count if you can trace your bloodline back to les habitants?
Québécois here,
Yes. They don’t have to be native french speakers either, anyone is as long as they adopt the culture. (which, incidentally, isn’t catholic anymore, I don’t know a single person my age who goes to a Catholic church.)
I am an immigrant (albiet white) and I am sovereignist, and I’ve never felt like I don’t belong in the movement.
Of course, I’m sure there are racists, but the base of the movement is still progressive.
Great point. But the Québequois don’t generally consider themselves “French”. They are Québequois. Yes there are Putinesque bigots, as well as “pure-laine” purists, but they are minorities. Mostly its about preserving their culture while surrounded by an ocean of anglo-derived culture.
That is a valid point
The Québécois separatist movement is losing ground because they gained significant improvements since it started. French as been put as an official language, Harper saying that Quebec have its own culture, military officers are now obligated to learn the language of their squad and not the other way around, etc.
Most of the colonialism mind states the Anglo Canadian had is a distant memory. (Quebec bashing is still a thing however and I’m pretty sure it’s used as an argument for Alberta independence).
The unique culture thing may be right but with the internet now (and the US using their cultural industry as a soft power, the cutting into voice over artists) it’s disappearing more and more.
I’ll quote Falardeau to end : if you’re willing to fight with me, we are brothers[and sisters]