“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.
“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!”
“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?”