Published at 1:43 p.m. Updated at 4:42 p.m
(Saint-Hyacinthe) In response to François Legault, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon assures that Quebecers will not have to make “sacrifices” after the creation of a sovereign Quebec. On the contrary, the PQ leader expects an “effervescence” that will encourage him to work voluntarily on the change.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon sees no negative consequences, or “sacrifices,” to use the prime minister’s words, in the creation of a sovereign Quebec. In a heartfelt speech delivered at the conclusion of his political party’s National Council in Saint-Hyacinthe, the PQ leader once again asked François Legault to enumerate the “sacrifices” that Quebec is making by remaining in the federation.
“I want the Prime Minister to tell us the truth and explain to us the sacrifices we will have to make if we remain in the Canadian federation,” Mr. St-Pierre Plamondon told an audience of convinced activists. In his opinion, the status quo will result in “leaving our children the status of a Quebec that is slowly slipping into political, linguistic and cultural insignificance.”
François Legault reiterated the day after presenting the budget for the first year of a sovereign Quebec that Quebec’s rise to national status would result in “sacrifices” for Quebecers and that the situation could last for years.
“I note above all that the speech of the Federalists has never been as weak as it is today,” replied Mr St-Pierre Plamondon to cheering activists. It was the first time members of the Parti Québécois met this weekend since their stunning victory in Jean-Talon. On Saturday, the PQ leader reminded them that success should not “distract” them from their goal.
According to Mr St-Pierre Plamondon, the debate over the economic viability of a sovereign Quebec is over and Mr Legault is now “forced” to talk about the “costs” of the transition after a referendum Yes would win.
“Even if I repeat his speech, which in my opinion is false, the few years of transition he speaks of that would be a “sacrifice,” even if it were true, would be if we compare the sacrifices that we agree with Stay in Canada […]“It’s a horse, a rabbit,” the Parti Québécois leader said at a news conference.
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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, on the subject of François Legault’s speech
The fact remains that Mr. St-Pierre Plamondon admits that he cannot currently indicate how long the transition period from Quebec to a country would last. “No one can predict the future, so no, I have no way of saying exactly how many years from now,” the PQ leader said, reiterating that the “most likely” scenario would lead to “an economic jump.”
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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
“Of course, during this transition period, it’s called transition, things will have to be negotiated and adjusted. But work at it and know that we made the right choice […]knowing full well that we are going to the UN, that we will have our national ice hockey team,” he listed.
However, he does not deny that job losses are expected among federal civil servants in Quebec, such as employees of the Canada Revenue Agency, but refuses to quantify them for now. “Before we talk about victims, we will seriously plan this issue,” he said.
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On the contrary, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon firmly believes that the creation of a sovereign Quebec would inspire the people to “work harder” to “build the country that looks like us” “everywhere in the world “will broadcast”.
“I have a feeling that’s exactly what’s going to happen the next morning. People will stand up and say: ‘I just had an incredible moment.’ would engage.
There will be excitement. You can call it work, but I don’t see it as a sacrifice. It will happen spontaneously because pride will replace fear. […] I work with pride and joy on making my Christmas tree.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois
After presenting the annual budget 1 for a sovereign Quebec, in 2024 the Parti Québécois must present its response to the initiative of the century, which promotes sustainable growth in immigration to Canada. The Blue Book must be presented in 2025 and the definition of Quebec citizenship in 2026.