Provincial independence and the loss of portable health benefits

Provincial independence and the loss of portable health benefits

By Charles S. Shaver, MD “Quebecers do not want to return to old constitutional issues.” – Quebec Premier Christine Frechette. This coming Oct. 19, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has organized a vote on whether to have a referendum on Alberta independence. Also, if the PQ wins the early October election, Paul St.-Pierre Plamondon has promised to hold a third referendum on Quebec independence, likely toward the end of his mandate. An Ipsos poll f…