Federalism is a dinosaur, it simply does not work

Federalism, today, is an attempt to recuperate a bunch of patched and re-patched historical mistakes. Our ancestors had an agenda, political and material interests, and invaded each other in turns. They only thought of winning, no matter what. Today's Canadians mainly think about living a comfortable, honest life, and that is commendable. Federalism is a form of conservatism: trying to save the furniture, to minimize the fact that Canada is a badly sewn quilt.

What I propose is a Canadian federation of autonomous nations. Each province and territory already knows how to take care of its people so... Why not? And Canada would merely take care of common expenses, defence and money. Just like the European Federation.

If every province and territory became an autonomous nation, while remaining in some way Canadian, there would not be any feeling of injustice any more. British Columbia and Alberta feel that Ontario decides their fate, Quebec wonders why it should share the cake with other provinces, and so on. There wouldn't be any more fighting amongst younger and older brothers.

I have become a federationist. I would like to see a federation of autonomous nations helping each other, in respect and collaboration.

Join the group "Canadian Autonomists" in Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=122251186152&ref=nf

Quebec: autonomous and responsible

What does Quebec want? Quebec wants to be happy and comfortable, and responsible. Responsible means to be accountable for good and bad behaviour, on the political level, on the community level and individually.

Economy is not doing great this year. And being a sissy doesn't help! Today's political and commercial culture makes Quebec a whining sissy. Companies and people abuse the system, break the rules, and get away with it easily. Fines should be astronomical! Fines should be assisted by restrictions that hurt enough there won't be a second offence.

For example, a driver who gets caught speeding on a city street would be treated as a dangerous criminal before he/she kills a kid. First offence: five thousand bucks! We catch that bad apple again, fifteen grand. And again? Forty thousand or there is meaningful community work like repairing roads or something related to promoting safety on the road. Quebec is a pussy. Quebec doesn't want to offend anyone. The leftists want everyone to be overprotected and pampered with the protection of this and the protection that, human rights and open-bar abuse for all.

Let me tell you that Quebec's finances would pick up some health on the double. Not only would you collect extra funds, there would be less spent - socially and economically - on repairing damages. One would think twice before speeding on the roads. That's what I call prevention.

Like a Quebec TV program recently reported, French-speaking Quebecers could be refused a job if they didn't speak English in Montreal. There is a law ruling that Quebec's official language is French. It's being enforced the sissy way. Offenders don't have any reasons to respect a law when there is no stronger threat than a couple of Frenchies parading on the sidewalk, in front of its door. There should be real measures like - first offence - a one-day restriction where the business is not allowed to operate. That really hurts. If your clientèle is fleeing to the competitor, well too bad. Your fault, you twit. Second offence, a week closed. No business whatsoever allowed, not even a phone call. Make it painful enough so it is meaningful. And so on.

Your choice. You want a sissy Quebec or a comfortable, strong one. I rest my case.

Waska celebrates its 27th anniversary!

Waska was founded on April 26, 1982, when students in a St. Foy, Quebec, technical institute join a "human relationships class" group in order to unite forces under one organization called "Club 3E". This non-profit entity has given itself a mission: to help people overcome problems with work exeperience and related training issues. Also, the club becomes a mutual help network. Then follows a great evolution over nearly three decades!

Right from the beginning, the organization takes a modular-shaped form of operation, where each of the elements pursue a specific goal, intended to a specific clientèle. Claudette Lemieux implements the "Aide-Amitié" section (help & friendship) taking care of the social needs of the members. Marc Dubé sets the "sports, activities and environmental awareness group". Jean-François Néron manages the learning workshops and experiential groups.

In 1983, the NPO is then renamed "Waska" and offers its workshops in a basement classroom of the St. Ursule Church in St. Foy, Quebec. To fund its humanitarian endeavours, the organization sells "English learning workshops" and "French as a second language workshops" at a fair tariff. To other associations in the neighbourhood, it is a strange mode of operation. Not used to social economy in those years, they make fun of Waska and dub it "insidious commercial entity". Today, social economy is the modern way (in Canada) to operate a non-profit organization. It is the way of the future since associations learn to be cost-effective and autonomous, which lightens the socio-economic burden of the community. Waska still offers the linguistic workshops and compiles 26 years of exeprience doing so!

1988 is a year marked by the entry of office automation in the widespread world of management. Waska launches its "computer learning workshops". Business is rolling and the NPO moves into its very own office, at 955 de Bourgogne Avenue in St. Foy, Quebec. Neighbouring offices shelter professionals such as doctors, insurance companies and lawyers. In 1991, the association moves its operations to the more prestigious Galeries Duplessis, flanking engineers and equally highly-regarded professionals. Waska adds one element to its modular structure: technical services intended to NPOs as well as individuals.

In 1999, Waska joins in with other NPOs in Quebec City and studies the phenomenon of poverty. It launches its programme "Exit poverty through autonomy/empowerment!", while promoting community discussion and solidarity (Connexion Ouest).

Today, the Quebec City-based organization operates in the cosy Loretteville quarter of the Old Capital City. Its mission is to help individuals and organizations gain empowerment; to implement a community network of solidarity, to promote environmental awareness.

Take part in Waska's 27th birthday

For its 27th anniversary, Waska is inviting you to join its various groups and causes on Facebook:

• become a fan of Waska's Official Facebook Page;
• join the group "Waska 1982-aujourd'hui/today"
• support the cause "Empowered individuals and organizations"

Autonomy and empowerment constitute the key to human justice and dignity because it allows everyone to actively take part in collective success and live a comfortable, happy life.