Mr. Speaker, just ten days after our Canadian neighbours rallied in Montreal on the eve of the Quebec referendum, the true face of English Canada is already emerging. The National Citizens Coalition is launching an ad campaign to express its deep-seated opposition to the concept of distinct society status for Quebec.
After the provincial premiers backed off last week, the NCC's 40,000 members are now clearly opposed to what they consider as unfair preferential treatment for Quebec. This is a bitter disappointment for Quebecers, who were deeply touched by English Canada's show of affection at Canada Place, three days before the referendum. Where have all our friends gone?