Libman: PQ swatting at spies and scare tactics |
The French word “zizanie” — translated as havoc, discord, dissension or friction — has a percussive ring to it. Several events of the past week clearly illustrate how this word most accurately reflects what should be expected if the separatist Parti Québécois wins the October election.
For starters, Montreal is competing against Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver to house the international headquarters of the new multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), after Canada was chosen as the host nation. This would be an economic coup for our city, employing thousands.
Last week, La Presse reported Toronto representatives had raised the spectre of another sovereignty referendum promised by the PQ, if elected. This of course drew ire from Quebec nationalists and some politicians as a fear campaign to undermine Montreal’s bid.
Unfortunately, though, this is fair game and reality.
Instability engendered by a sovereignty referendum to break Quebec away from Canada is not to be taken lightly and undeniably works against our economic interests. Do they believe this issue has no impact? Is the outrage........