Mr. Speaker, if there are still people in this country who are trying to understand what makes Quebec different, all they have to do is read the Léger & Léger poll published this morning. They will realize that there is no simple answer to the Quebec issue.
According to the poll results, 54.9 per cent of the 1,003 respondents support Quebec sovereignty, while at the same time 65.3 per cent of them hope that Quebec will remain in Canada.
Beyond the impression of ambiguity created by these figures, one thing remains clear: a substantial majority-over 60 per cent-of the people are asking Lucien Bouchard to work with us at renewing the Canadian federation.
Let us hope that the Quebec premier will hear their message and finally agree to shelve his separation option.