It's not Saskatchewan or PEI that wants to separate. They nearly broke up the country in an exercise that was like electing a dog catcher. In the aftermath of the referendum, we have to realize that we've been poorly served by muzzling ourselves. I was away during the referendum. I came back, and it was like people were brain-damaged.
Partition is a prophylactic.
Consider it a poison pill. The idea that boundaries are sacrosanct has got to be questioned. Territorial integrity is not and never has been sancrosanct. The idea of Montreal as a city state is a powder keg. Remember, the yes vote in East End Montreal was relatively bigger than in several other regions.