It's been a decade since the last Quebec Referendum. A decade since the No side barely won. Have things changed?
Yes, and no. Yes, because we now courtesy of Jean Chretien have the Clarity act- (yes I am aware of the humour: Chretien in the same sentence as clarity) which demands a clear question on the ballot next time. Quebec is now also recognized as a unique society.
No: Because after the last referendum, Jean Chretien saw fit to establish the 'Unity fund' which was used to fund special projects in Quebec. Long story short: the money was through ad agencies funneled back into party coffers. Over decade it totalled: 300 million; the vast majority of that money has still not been found. Because of this, there is a lot of anger in Quebec- so much that the Bloc Quebecois could get as many as 60 of 75 seats that Quebec has in the next parliament.
Related to this is the fact that Quebec's current Premier wants to lay the groundwork for the province to sign the constitution.
Will it finally end the bickering?
Who knows, such an asupicious event is a long way off yet I think.