In my opinion, the sovereigntists will not eventually triumph in their wish to separate Quebec from Canada and Canada will remain an intact nation. If Quebec ever did part from Canada, the consequences for both nations would be disastrous. However, the polls show that citizens of Quebec have little enthusiasm for another referendum and a feeling of national unity has increased in recent years. The craving for sovereignty has lessened in Quebec over the past decade (though separatists are still common) and in my opinion, this is due to the growing harmony between Canadians and the realization that the separation of Quebec from Canada would mean an economic depression for both countries.
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Even though the Bloc Quebecois say that due to free trade and globalization, Quebec partition would be a less disturbing economic choice today than in the past, it would still result in a weaker Canadian dollar, endangered trade contracts and a aggrieved foreign country in our midst. Canada's standing, importance and financial stability would be impacted as well. Canada may inherit all the liabilities (ex. the National Debt, etc), but a sovereign Quebec would be even more globally indebted than Canada. Neither nation would escape serious harm and the people of Quebec are beginning to realize that. Together, Canada and Quebec are strong (contrary to what the members of the Bloc Quebecois are saying), but divided we are weak and vulnerable.
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One of the current obstacles in the path of the Bloc Quebecois are the polls. They have steadily revealed that Quebec residents are opposed to another referendum. 73% of people in Quebec also tell polls that they have a deep affinity for Canada and that they are not ready to give up on Canada yet. Especially in the 21st century, many Canadians are immigrants or are descended from immigrants and simply want to live in Quebec, the province of Canada; not the separate country Quebec.
