Mr. Speaker, the separatist movement has long been associated with groups and individuals who promote segregation, racism and intolerance.
In today's Gazette , Raymond Villeneuve, president of the Mouvement du libération nationale du Québec openly attacked the Jewish community of Quebec. He stated: ``If there is trouble after Quebec becomes independent, nationalists will remember who was against them''.
I appeal directly to the leader of the official opposition to publicly and strongly condemn these racist and violent comments, which have no place in our society.
Separatists want Quebec to believe that they are not racist and not exclusionist yet their leaders do not denounce people like Mr. Villeneuve. As a Quebecer I am insulted. As a member of the cultural communities I am insulted.
When will they realize that we are just as much a part of this society and this province as they are?