“I'm accusing the government of being anti-democratic. The people should decide if they want to separate! I don't like Ottawa controlling the question or the majority. The people alone, not the Liberal Party, should get to decide separation!”
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In a debate on justice, MPs mostly argued about whether the Clarity Act on referendums is democratic. The Bloc accused the Liberals of attacking democracy by not always following '50% plus one'. The Liberals said they will follow the law and wait to see what happens in Alberta.
“The constitution matters. Rights matter. I won't engage on this specific question right now. Let's see what happens out west first. But the Prime Minister did say the rules are clear, and 50% plus one is a majority. Whatever happens, we have to follow the law.”
“The Liberals weren't clear yesterday. Let me say this again: 50% plus one is what counts for everything. Attacking that is attacking Quebec's right to decide things for itself. Quebec's law says 50% plus one. That has stood up in court. The Liberals need to respect democracy. I want the Liberals to stop sliding toward controlling everything.”
“I'm repeating kind words about democracy and 50% plus one. I want to look like I agree. But I don't actually say I'll respect the result.”