We all recall that, in the last election campaign, the separatists promised that all federal employees in Quebec would have jobs should Quebec become independent. After the majority voted no in the last referendum, federal public servants are now being told that, if and when there is another referendum, they should go and see the federal government if they want to keep their jobs. The PQ and BQ want Quebec to separate from Canada but would have the Canadian government keep federal employees living in Quebec on its payroll after Quebec becomes independent. Federal employees have seen through the separatists' little game. Next time, an even stronger majority will vote no.
Mistakes are attributable mainly to bad, literal translation.
Clearly, the St. Thomas CEC in Toronto, given the job of updating this Internet site, uses an automated translation program instead of hiring an experienced translator to do the job. Let me give you two examples that speak for themselves. Such mistakes are a disgrace and show an obvious lack of respect for francophones across the country. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday night the Liberal Party unveiled a new party poster in Quebec City depicting their opposition parties on an evolutionary scale with Reform at the bottom of the chain. It is curious that these posters were unveiled at a time when the Prime Minister was delivering a speech on tolerance and respect.