PSPP's New Sovereignty Strategy

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's strategy for sovereignty involves refusing federal compromises.

“uncompromising”

Skipping Canada-EU Summit

PSPP refused to attend Canada-EU meeting in Montreal, claiming it would compromise sovereignty.

Trade Negotiator Delegation

PSPP sent lead trade negotiator to summit instead of attending himself.

Bloc Québécois Compromise Policy

Bloc Québécois members compromise by swearing allegiance to Canadian monarch.

Sovereignty Support Levels

Twenty-eight percent of Quebecers support sovereignty, below 30 percent polling for years.

First Nations Concerns

First Nations make up 2.5 percent of Quebec population and oppose sovereignty.

PSPP's Unhinged Speech

PSPP called federal strategy 'vassalization and erasure' of Quebec.

“this proposal essentially asks quebec to fall into line, (re-enforcing) our vassalization and erasure, in exchange for a better seat from which to watch the game”