Mr. Speaker, could I please thank whom I want and in the manner that I wish to?
I thank the hon. member for Vaudreuil. I know the riding very well, since I grew up there. Children in Vaudreuil are indeed bright kids.
It is true that two referendums were held, one in 1980 and one in 1995. These two referendums did not result in Quebecers choosing to form a country. Quebecers voted no because they were fooled, in 1980 and in 1995, by federal politicians who promised them a Garden of Eden. Fifteen years after the first referendum, it had become obvious that the Garden of Eden was still a thing to come. Therefore, a second referendum was held. Again, promises were made.
Someone may tell Quebecers: "Vote no and Quebec will really be recognized as a true society. You will have a veto power; you will really be in heaven". However, if that does not happen, what is the logical thing to do? The logical thing to do is to say to Quebecers: "Choose to become a state. You will be able to pass your own laws, and to pay your taxes to your elected government".