Mr. Speaker, here are the results of a December 8, 1997 Angus Reid poll.
“The Canadian Constitution should recognize the unique character of Quebec society”; in Quebec, 85% agreed with the statement.
“It is desirable for the federal parliament and the provincial legislatures to recognize the unique character of Quebec, while affirming the principle of provincial equality”; 80% agreed.
“It is possible to reform the Canadian federation on the basis of these two principles”; 69% agreed.
Environics, October 1997: Would you say you support what the premiers have proposed? Support, 61% in Quebec. Opposed, 39% in Quebec.