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“Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too.”

Quote by Philippe Couillard

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Philippe Couillard

Philippe Couillard is a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec. Born on June 26, 1957, he has a background in medicine and completed his medical degree at the University of Montreal. more

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“I belong to a generation that had so many choices available. In 1970, when [former premier Robert] Bourassa launched the James Bay development project, nobody in Quebec asked whether we had the means to do it. Today could we launch another James Bay? Imagine the debates we'd have? We were a young, rich society with almost no debt. The generation that comes after us, and which will lead Quebec, must also have choices. And for that, they'll need financial manoeuvring room.”

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