Discussion · Oral Questions
Christine Normandin Bloc Québécois
“Quebec's legislature voted to reject the Prime Minister's claim that a referendum needs more than 50% plus one to pass. Quebec decides its own future. Will the Prime Minister respect that?”
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Quebec National Assembly unanimously condemned the Prime Minister for his authoritarian statement that 50% of the votes cast plus one would not be enough in a referendum. It reaffirmed its support for Quebec’s Bill 99, which defines a clear majority as 50% plus one, just like all democratic votes around the world. It declared that no parliament or government may impose constraint on the democratic will of the Quebec people to determine their own future. Does the Prime Minister understand Quebec’s message, and will he respect the foundations of democracy?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Quebec National Assembly unanimously condemned the Prime Minister for his authoritarian statement that 50% of the votes cast plus one would not be enough in a referendum. It reaffirmed its support for Quebec’s Bill 99, which defines a clear majority as 50% plus one, just like all democratic votes around the world. It declared that no parliament or government may impose constraint on the democratic will of the Quebec people to determine their own future. Does the Prime Minister understand Quebec’s message, and will he respect the foundations of democracy?