Mr. Speaker the PQ premier once again raised the spectre that an independent Quebec might not assume its fair share of the Canadian debt.
In a speech delivered in Matane yesterday evening, the separatist leader said: "But if you do not want to sit down and negotiate, stay up and the cheques will disappear later on".
Once again, the separatist leader used that threat to make people believe that he will be able to force Canada to negotiate a partnership agreement if Quebec separates.
Quebecers are reasonable and responsible people. They know that a partnership project based on threats and blackmail will not work, and this is another reason why they will vote no on October 30.