Mr. Speaker, with the referendum coming very soon, I want to quote a statement which, in my opinion, reflects what a majority of Quebecers think of Canada.
The quote is as follows: "I am among those who believe that Canada is not exclusively about failures. We did not live together for 125 years only to make mistakes. One of the great Canadian achievements is that we have cared about the poor and that we have tried to share our wealth. We set up social programs which are among the best in the world, and that must be preserved".
That very pro-federalist statement was made by none other than the Bloc Quebecois leader, on June 18, 1993.
Quebecers are well aware of the merits and benefits of Canada. On October 30, they will choose to remain a part of that country by voting no.