“I want the Prime Minister to respect Quebec's will on this foundational question. I think he's being authoritarian.”
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In a debate about justice, Bloc Québeckois pressed the federal government on its position that a simple majority vote would not be enough for Quebec to separate. The Liberals pivoted to talking about affordability and jobs for Quebec. Members jousted over interpretations of the Clarity Act and whether it undermines democracy.
“I don't want to talk about the Clarity Act or referendum rules. I want to talk about buying planes and making jobs. Morning priorities! We're focused on morning priorities!”
“The Quebec Liberals manage to be federalists, democrats and liberals all at once. Why can't you be all three? Repeal your anti-democratic Clarity Act!”
“I don't want to answer your question about democracy. I'll list different nice-sounding big-spending projects instead. If I talk about good jobs maybe you'll forget your question.”
“The Clarity Act is undemocratic. It lets the federal government ignore a referendum result it doesn't like. That goes against what the Supreme Court said about a clear majority. This is an authoritarian power grab. Why aren't the Liberals ashamed of supporting it?”
“I don't want to talk about the Clarity Act. I'll just say we should wait for the provincial election. Let's talk about other issues affecting Quebec families and workers instead.”