A Quote by Philippe Couillard

Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too. — © Philippe Couillard
Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too.
I'm as proud and assertive in my Quebec identity as any Quebecer. I believe it's to Quebec's advantage to be part of the Canadian federation. But I will be extremely strong and forceful in defending Quebec's interests within Canada.
Well, I am trying to put Quebec in its place - and the place of Quebec is in Canada, nowhere else.
My great hope would be that Quebec would realize itself fully as a distinct part of Canada, and stay Canadian, bringing to Canada a part of its richness.
Canada's eminent position today is a tribute to the patience, tolerance, and strength of character of her people, of both French and British strains. For Canada is enriched by the heritage of France as well as of Britain, and Quebec has imparted the vitality and spirit of France itself to Canada. Canada's notable achievement of national unity and progress through accommodation, moderation and forbearance can be studied with profit by her sister nations.
The emphasis of that statement about my temptation to switch to the separatist side in Quebec was that someone who obviously loves Canada with everything he has, has been right here and fights for Canada all the time - for him to say something like that, something must be very wrong with Canada.
I want my own country, not against Canada but for Quebec.
Canadians are friends and Quebecers are my family. What France knows deep down is that within this great Canadian people, there is a Quebec nation. I do not see how proving my family, brotherly love for Quebec should be strengthened by defying Canada.
New Canada must be workable without Quebec, but it must be open and attractive enough to include a New Quebec.
Ten years ago, in the aftermath of the referendum in Quebec, the very existence of Canada was on the line... I had a responsibility to ensure that Canada never again came close to the precipice.
English Canada must clearly understand that, whatever is said or done, Québec is, today and forever, a distinct society, that is free and able to assume [the control of] its destiny and its development.
The biggest risk to Quebec isn't sovereignty. It is staying in Canada.
From that moment on, there will be an irreversible process to separate Quebec from Canada.
We don't want two-tier health care in Canada - one tier for Quebec and another tier for the rest of the country.
Reporting makes you a better anchor and vice versa.
Canada is like an old cow. The West feeds it. Ontario and Quebec milk it. And you can well imagine what it's doing in the Maritimes.
Quebec City is the most European of any city in North America, they speak French all the time. There is a part of town called Old Quebec which is really like being in France. The architecture is just gorgeous, food, shopping. I'd say Quebec city is the most beautiful city in North America I've seen.
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