2. Quebec separatism (and Canadian disunity in general) is Scotland's revenge on the British Empire. Let me explain.
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3. Scotland incorporated into England in 1707 is Act of Union. A unitary state rather than a federation.
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@cbap There's a difference between Scottish colonial officials (my interest here) and Scots who immigrated to Canada.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet@DougSaunders Jeet Heer: The last Canadian court case decided in Britain was in 1959, not 1982. Post '59--decided in Canada.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet@DougSaunders British favoured provincial rights in Can in order to keep central govt. weak and unlikely to declare independence. -
@jeffryhouse@DougSaunders Both fair points.
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@HattieK RT@HeerJeet: 1. Fine@DougSaunders column & Scottish & Quebec separatism got me thinking ona hidden nexus. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/in-scotland-separatists-love-money-and-the-ethnic-vote/article18061472/ … -
@tickingboy thanks for the link, really interesting article!
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