Mr. Speaker, the people of Quebec must understand that a Yes victory in the October 30 referendum will take away forever all the benefits associated with belonging to the Canadian family.
If Quebec separates, this means that never again will Quebecers be called Canadians. Never again will they benefit from the international recognition and respect that go with the Canadian passport. Never again will they be able to move as freely in Canada as their brothers and sisters from the other provinces and to trade as freely as they used to with them.
A victory for the Yes side will have untold but deeply felt consequences for Quebecers. On October 30, the Canadian dream must be kept alive by saying No to separation.