-Would
lose 23% of its GNP (Gross National Product)
-Severed
from east to west
-May
cause other provinces to want to separate
- 25% less people
Summary
After many debates and the failure of both the Charlottetown and Meech Lake Accord, as well as Quebec still having not signed the Canadian constitution, the Canadian Government took a stand and decide that it was not up to Quebec to choose whether or not to become their own country because it would affect Canada as a whole as well as Quebec. Because Quebec would be independent, they would have to abide by the North American Free Trade Agreement, which would mean incoming products would be taxed. It was indicated that there would be huge economic consequences for Quebec if they became independent, which made the Canadian Government that te rest of Canada would also be affected. As well, because of the First Nations Land Claims and the significant population of Metis First Nations people this would mean a loss of land. All of the english speaking business and franchise would eventually leave because of the language barrier, which would mean loss of manufactures. So all in all we have to face the reality that Canada without Quebec would not carry the same economic and political weight internationally, so the separation of Quebec is implausible.