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... INTRODUCTION
When evaluating United States (U. ... ) environmental security, and the considerations driving its environmental programs, it is important to recognize that the continental U. ... has contiguous borders with only two other nations, the United Mexican States (Mexico) and Canada. ...
Canada, and the Canadian province of Quebec, have been struggling for decades with the question of whether Quebec has a right of self-determination. That is, whether Quebec may secede from Canada and establish itself as a sovereign nation. ... may soon find itself with a new sovereign at its border, bringing a new paradigm with unique environmental security issues. ... must work toward assuring that as many of these issues are brought forward and a resolution process is begun immediately, so that planning and implementation may occur simultaneously with the formation of a new Quebec government.
This paper will briefly outline the history and nature of Quebec’s separatist aims, identify environmental implications which may arise as a result of Quebec secession, and present recommendations for maintaining U. ... environmental security. ... QUEBEC AND SEPARATISM
Canada began as a colonial outpost of England, and from the start, began an inexorable move to independence. Quebec, originally called Canada East, was one of the original Canadian provinces, and was consolidated along with Ontario (Canada West), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into the dominion of Canada in 1867. Canadian subservience to the United Kingdom was contemplated to be necessary to “promote the Interests of the British Empire. ... states’ secessions from the Union, Quebec had chafed for more than two centuries at the continued English cultural dominance in Canada. Quebec believed that its French roots were being eroded by this English influence, and began the current drive to preserve its culture through self-rule.
Two major attempts within the last decade failed to achieve agreement on the terms for Quebec’s ratification of the Canadian Constitution. ... Although Quebec residents rejected the Charlottetown Agreement, some 70% favored separation from Canada. Thus, it is likely that if put to a referendum next year, Quebec residents will approve separation of some sort.
Approximate Word count = 1667
Approximate Pages = 6.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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