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House Hansard - 195

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 11, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Mr. Mario Simard (Jonquière, BQ)
  • May/11/23 11:52:41 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite‑Patrie began by reciting a poem by Gérald Godin. I am not convinced that Gérald Godin would have agreed entirely with what my colleague said after that, though. I can respond by quoting Gaston Miron. In Compagnon des Amériques, Gaston Miron said: …reach out to everyone, countryyou who appear... It is about reaching out to others, but Gaston Miron also has this to say in Compagnon des Amériques: ...before all the compromises cloaked in mink peltsbefore the champions of conscience soothingthe scrawny emancipatedthe well-mannered insectsbefore all the commanders that exploit youand your cobblestone flesh... When Gaston Miron talks about “well-mannered insects", he is referring to those who accuse us of being intolerant when we claim our identity. I have to say this, because it is a known fact: Quebec's future as a nation is in peril. Acknowledging this does not mean that we are closed to immigration. Anyone who says the opposite are the ones who are themselves closed, in my opinion. I have a rather simple question for my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie. The Quebec National Assembly passed a unanimous motion to reject the Century Initiative. There is even a motion adopted unanimously by his colleagues from Québec Solidaire. Does my colleague realize that the future of the Quebec nation is in peril? Is he prepared to admit today that the future of the Quebec nation is in jeopardy?
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