Report Of The Commission On The Political And Constitutional Future Of Qu Bec

In the wake of a quarter century of futile efforts, the Quebec National Assembly has unanimously recognized that, at this point in Quebec's history and development under the Canadian federal regime, Quebec must redefine its political and constitutional status. This document asks why this is the case, and how, and to what extent must Quebec's political and constitutional status be redefined.

This study reviews the key events pertaining to the question of Quebec's political & constitutional status. The first section covers the period from the British conquest to the Act of Union of 1840. The second discusses Quebec and the Canadian federal system from Confederation in 1867 to the sovereignty referenda in the 1980s. This is followed by a review of the constitutional reform of 1982, attempts at redress from the Meech Lake Accord to the Charlottetown Accord, and finally the 1995 referendum & subsequent events.

Analyzes the development and implications of the Quebec sovereignty movement, and discusses financial considerations such as interest rates, the right to use the Canadian dollar, and defense spending. Details Quebec's economic and political development since 1976, and the Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Based on the premises that Quebecers vote for independence in a referendum and Canada accepts this result, The Secession of Quebec and the Future of Canada is a timely examination of the implications of separation for Quebec and the rest of Canada.