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Sorry for being slightly off topic, but the rift goes back to this:

“Je me souviens” on The Quebec license plate has a full significance of which cannot perhaps be readily expressed in English words but which may be paraphrased as conveying the meaning “We do not forget, and will never forget our ancient lineage, traditions and memories of all the past.” dating back to February 10th 1763

Today, when the French Canadian says “Je me souviens”, he not only remembers the days of New France (before the English invasion) but also the fact that he belongs to conquerors; thus not flying the Canadian Flag. (Although, I often see the “Fleur de Lys” next to “The Maple Leaf” myself)

Now, if a Quebecer from foreign origins says, “Je me souviens” this person says it from the hearth and both knows where their coming from. (Empathy towards the conquered)
It is not an easy line to cross and it doesn't happen over night but becomes bonding.

Separation of the province of Quebec is useless, futile and would not serve the people.

(Note in Nuevo Reino de Filipinas, now known as The State of Texas, you will see The Lone Star flying without
The Star Spangled Banner next to it, similar invasion/annexation/ separation of March 2nd 1836)

The original text was: “Je me souviens que né sous le lys, Je croîs sous la rose” Is translated in English as: “I remember that born under the lily (France), I grow under the rose (England)”

Witch gives the proper meaning of unison that we should all abide by.
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