Quebec Seperation

I urge you as a fellow Canadian to vote NO! to the upcoming referendum question.  Canada as a whole has many unique qualities.  Our most valued characteristic is our cultural diversity.  Our combination of Anglophone and Francophone regions throughout our country and their ability to work together sets us apart from the rest of the world.  Canada cannot function without Quebec just as Quebec cannot function without Canada.

It has been said by many, that those who live in Quebec to want to separate because of their need and desire to have their own distinct culture and heritage.  This is not a valid point because Canada's culture and heritage is largely defined by that of Quebec.  Quebec separating from Canada would mean that Canada as a whole would lose that part of its history.  Quebec does not need to separate from Canada to maintain its culture since Canada has always greatly encouraged it.

Voting YES to the referendum will cause problems in many relationships between peolpe who live in Quebec and those in the rest of Canada.  Some of these problems are unemployment and jobs.  The residents of Quebec will no longer be able to work in Canada just as Canadians will no longer be allowed to work in Quebec.   This will cause a rise in unemployment because many people  will be forced to quit thier jobs.  The border between Canada and Quebec will impose even more obstacels.  Travel  will become stessfull because passports will be needed and duty taxes will be imposed.  International trade will also be a problem since Canada and Quebec will be two separate countries.  It would be unlikely for the two countries to do business with each other primarily due to feelings of resentment and hostility.

 Another problem that will arise is the fact that some Quebecers are not willing to separate.  There will never be a time when everyone living in Quebec will want to separate.  It therefor causes a problem for those who want to stay  because they would be compelled to leave.  Also, it is not only an issue that will affect English Canadians and French Canadians but also the Native Canadians and their land claims.

In conclusion a NO vote is in the best interest of both English Canadians and French Canadians.  There are few benefits that can be obtained but the negative consequences outweigh them.  Quebec should support a unified Canada since they helped establish  it. Quebec is a very important part of Canada's role as a country and it will be equally important in the future.