Jim, stop putting words in my mouth.  I am a strong supporter of equalization, and don't feel Quebec owes Alberta or Saskatchewan anything. Equalization comes from the federal government, not the provinces.  I also never championed the British conquest of Quebec or tried to justify the treatment of the Acadian people. I like the people of Quebec just fine and great up in New Brunswick with plenty of wonderful Acadian friends.  I oppose Quebec separation and think separatists exaggerate their chances of success as an independent nation.  But as for the Quebec people, I love them dearly.  But that doesn't negate the fact that most Canadians are not willing to meet Quebec's demands to ratify the constitution.