“Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too.” CountryCharacterVicesCanadaBetter PlaceVice VersaQuebec Author:Philippe Couillard
“Quebecers are happy in Canada. We are benefiting economically and fiscally from belonging to Canada. We're proud of being Canadian. It's a great country. Everybody on Earth envies our Canadian citizenship.” CountryEarthProudEnvyCanadaBelongingCitizenshipGreat Country Author:Philippe Couillard
“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.” BelieveStrongI BelieveInterestIdentityProudAdvantageCanadaAssertiveQuebecFederation Author:Philippe Couillard
“I often repeat three numbers: 20-23-26. Quebec generates only 20 per cent of Canada's wealth; it represents 23 per cent of the population, but it does 26 per cent of government spending in Canada. That's incompatible with good financial health over the long term.” LongDoeGovernmentThreeTermWealthNumbersFinancialPopulationSpendingLong TermRepeatsCanadaCentsGovernment SpendingQuebec Author:Philippe Couillard
“Not only in Canada but in other countries where we have to rely on immigration for our growth, the question of coexistence of values in communities is important. It has to be dealt with.” ImportantCountryValuesGrowthCommunityImmigrationRelyCanadaOther CountriesCoexistence Author:Philippe Couillard
