Chantel Hebert

So this notion that look at Quebec and because it's done this, it's gained all these things, is kind of based on a rewriting of history that is not borne out by facts.

My final point on this is the answer of Quebecers themselves.

Polls tell you, poll after poll since 1995, and it is still true today, even as the PQ leads in the polls.

If you ask Quebecers the question that Ms.

Smith wants to put to Albertans, i.e., or do you want the government to set a referendum on separation in motion, the answer would be a resounding no.

And that should tell anyone something about how Quebecers feel about the merits and the benefits of having referendums.

Not only is it that sovereignty is voted 70-30 against in this province,

But it's about the same numbers for do you really want a referendum?

And indeed, if the Parti Québécois loses that lead or does not translate it into a government, it will be because of its promise of a referendum in the next government term.

Well, it's not unworkable.

But first, let's agree that we need to get our heads out of the yes versus no outcome because this is not a yes or no answer.

It's more like the Brexit question.

You remain or leave.

So you pick option A, which is basically the status quo.

and move on, or you pick option B, which is that the government gets down to the business of organizing a proper referendum on separation.

Which literally means that the actual question, do you want to leave, is not being asked.

And the answer will not be, yes, we want to leave.

Well, that encouraged

more people to vote for the, we want the government to organize a proper referendum?

Or will it bring out the people who are saying, why are we constantly talking about this?