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PDF : 9781926824192 ePub : 9781926824185 Papier : 9780981240565

Parution

2010

Nombre de pages

243

Nombre de chapitres

128

Independent Quebec, An

Auteur

Jacques Parizeau

Éditeur

Baraka Books

Description

For the first time, Jacques Parizeau shares his views on Quebec's recent history and its future. As chief economics advisor to Quebec premiers in the 1960s, Jacques Parizeau was instrumental in bringing about Quebe's Quiet Revolution. As René Lévesque's Finance Minister from 1976 through 1984, he showed that sovereigntists could govern Quebec and ensure economic viability. As Premier, he brought Quebec close to sovereignty in the 1995 referendum. In 2010, he still represents an idea shared by millions in Quebec. Drawing on his rich experience in public service and teaching, Jacques Parizeau explains how the idea of an independent Quebec took root and evolved. He examines Quebec's current economic, political, social and cultural situation, and reviews options for future development. No stones are left unturned. Why become independent? What is the role of the State and how should it be administered in a globalized economy. What are the challenges in the 21st century? What about the financial crisis? And the environment? And above all what challenges face Quebec sovereigntists and their English Canadian counterparts?

Table des matières

  • Independent Quebec, An1
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS9
  • FOREWORD13
  • INTRODUCTION15
  • Renewing ideas16
  • The state and globalization18
  • Sovereignty is necessary20
  • Political and administrative dysfunction21
  • Words matter / The referendums of 1980, 1995 and 20124
  • What next? The idea, the Constitution, international relations / Is an independent Quebec viable?25
  • How will it all work?26
  • Chapter 1 / PHASE ONE: NEGOTIATING SOVEREIGNTY-ASSOCIATION / Trying independence27
  • The threat of isolation30
  • Holding power34
  • Preparing for sovereignty-association35
  • The 1980 referendum38
  • Lessons learned40
  • Chapter 2 / PHASE 2: ACHIEVING SOVEREIGNTY43
  • More and more countries44
  • Small countries with large markets45
  • Free trade between Canada and the United States47
  • The American protector49
  • Partnership51
  • The Canadian dollar52
  • The French-speaking population has to decide53
  • Negotiations with Aboriginal peoples55
  • International recognition57
  • Territorial integrity: behind the scenes58
  • Conclusion61
  • Chapter 3 / GLOBALIZATION AND PROTECTING CITIZENS63
  • The new world of communications / The free-trade revolution65
  • Revisiting the ruins66
  • Organizing the world68
  • Defending small countries69
  • Out of WTO reach71
  • Business versus government74
  • Quebec and the next bid for sovereignty76
  • Chapter 4 / SOVEREIGNTY AND PUBLIC OPINION / Fear and good government81
  • The Bloc Québécois poll82
  • Special status83
  • It's realistic, it can be done but will it happen?85
  • Looking back87
  • Voter wisdom89
  • Age distinctions in voting patterns change90
  • Chapter 5 / CONSTITUTIONAL ILLUSIONS93
  • Which government is the real one?94
  • The beautiful risk95
  • Meech97
  • The Bélanger-Campeau Commission99
  • Charlottetown101
  • Zero deficit103
  • Sponsorship scandals105
  • The Supreme Court and clarity107
  • Chapter 6 / THE INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK111
  • Messrs Sarkozy and Desmarais113
  • If quotes could kill115
  • Powerful offstage interests118
  • France is still there119
  • Relations with American states120
  • Humanitarian aid123
  • Chapter 7 / IS AN INDEPENDENT QUEBEC VIABLE?125
  • Accounting studies: Bélanger-Campeau126
  • The Restructuration ministry's accounting studies128
  • François Legault's accounting studies129
  • Expansion or decline? The Lucids132
  • Predicting the future is never easy134
  • Stabilizing public finances136
  • The accounting rules mess137
  • Debate on the debt139
  • Comparisons with the OECD: Quebec is normal141
  • Chapter 8 / THE QUEBEC STATE143
  • What type of political system?144
  • Proportional representation145
  • An upper house? Representing regions?147
  • The temptation to centralize150
  • What to decentralize?151
  • Cities or regions?153
  • What powers for the regions?155
  • A clear-cut Constitution156
  • Chapter 9 / THE SECRET OF GROWTH159
  • Productivity160
  • Innovation162
  • Anesthesia164
  • Progress in research and development165
  • Intervention is necessary166
  • You can't tell the carpenter by the toolbox168
  • Trading off between provinces169
  • Desperately seeking real government172
  • Education and economic growth174
  • Regional universities176
  • Chapter 10 / THE STATE AND CORPORATIONS: THE GREAT DEBATE / Leave it to the government179
  • Quebec society and business180
  • Maîtres chez nous (Masters in our own house) / An inalienable financial system183
  • Supporting the garde montante (the rising generation)186
  • Obstacles: income taxes and the public191
  • The importance of decision-making centres192
  • The responsibility of the Caisse de dépôt et placement193
  • The Caisse de dépôt et placement in an independent Quebec196
  • Chapter 11 / THE STATE AND THE CITIZEN (PART 1)199
  • Training, taxation, language and environment200
  • Workforce flexibility and worker protection201
  • Dysfunction and waste203
  • Vocational training204
  • Minimal requirements205
  • Taxes and redistribution206
  • Quebec is not fiscal hell207
  • Sources of injustice: taxes on profits209
  • Sources of injustice: tax havens212
  • Bank secrecy213
  • Chapter 12 / THE STATE AND THE CITIZEN (PART 2)215
  • Live and work in French, but also use English216
  • The language imbroglio217
  • The achievements of Bill 101218
  • Being part of North America219
  • Until the national question is settled221
  • Climate change: the top priority222
  • Kyoto223
  • Politicians tail public opinion225
  • Quebec gets involved226
  • Environment prevails over the WTO229
  • CONCLUSION / A technician's viewpoint231
  • The identity problem232
  • A few clear ideas233
  • Translating values into projects234
  • People need to know236
  • Appendix I / STATEMENTS BY JACQUES CHIRAC,PRESIDENT OF FRANCE,AND BILL CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, BEFORE THE 1995 REFERENDUM237
  • Appendix II / DISINFORMATION239
  • INDEX OF PROPER NAMES241
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