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| - | In 2014, with no obvious build up, it was announced that Quebec's seccission from Canada had been agreed by the Canadian Government and the National Assembly of Quebec. This news was greeted with delight by the citizens of Quebec, disbelief by the rest of Canadians, and surprise among the rest of the world. There seemed to be no strategic reason for the move, especially when calls for independance had been ignored for so long. Rumours have persisted of dark, shady deals and some ulterior motive. Certainly share prices of some companies operating in Canada took significant hits due to the layers of bureaucracy added by the change. The move also energised independance movements the world over, including those in Texas, Alaska, Scotland and Tibet. | + | In 2014, with no obvious build up, it was announced that Quebec's seccission from Canada had been agreed by the Canadian Government and the National Assembly of Quebec. This news was greeted with delight by the citizens of Quebec, disbelief by the rest of Canadians, and surprise among the rest of the world. There seemed to be no strategic reason for the move, especially when calls for independence had been ignored for so long. Rumours have persisted of dark, shady deals and some ulterior motive. Certainly share prices of some companies operating in Canada took significant hits due to the layers of bureaucracy added by the change. The move also energised independence movements the world over, including those in Texas, Alaska, Scotland and Tibet. |
| - | Both Canada and the RoQ have healthy economies and high standards of living. Trade links between the two are extremely strong, and many successful businesses have been started on the back of this. However, neither is major player in international politics. | + | Both Canada and the RoQ have healthy economies and high standards of living. Trade links between the two are extremely strong, and many successful businesses have been started on the back of this. However, neither is a major player in international politics. |
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