Hub Podcasts The next Quebec referendum may be sooner than you think
Nov 14, 2025
Join Sean Speer, an economic commentator and essayist, alongside Graeme Gordon, a savvy senior editor, as they dive into Quebec's potential push for independence. They explore how history shows economic nationalism isn't the silver bullet it seems, warning of its detrimental effects. Gordon backs this up with a striking analysis revealing that Ontario and Quebec trail behind poorer U.S. states in GDP per capita and productivity. This discussion sheds light on the alarming economic realities that could influence Quebec's political landscape.
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Warning From 1995 No-Campaign Veteran
- Peter White recounts his role in the 1995 referendum as president of the Council for Canadian Unity and former Mulroney aide.
- He warns federalists are now silent while sovereigntist groups like WE Québec organize youth and media effectively.
Youth Targeting Fuels Sovereigntist Momentum
- WE Québec and Generation WE target younger francophones using culture and social media to normalize sovereignty.
- Polling shows independence support among younger Quebecers is historically high and rising.
Organize Federalist Campaigns Immediately
- Federalists should actively organize now rather than assume the issue is settled.
- The federal government must appoint spokespeople and plan a rapid campaign if a referendum is called.