I often repeat three numbers: 20-23-26. Quebec generates only 20 per cent of Canada's wealth; it represents 23 per cent of the population, but it does 26 per cent of government spending in Canada. That's incompatible with good financial health… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
A big mistake in politics is to think that because an issue appears to have been settled, it doesn't exist anymore. You just sweep it under the rug and pretend it doesn't exist. — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
In Quebec, we can no longer increase taxes if we want to stay competitive. — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
I'm as proud and assertive in my Quebec identity as any Quebecer. I believe it's to Quebec's advantage to be part of the Canadian… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
In Quebec, our goal isn't to reduce daycare service - a program the entire world envies - but to make it viable so tomorrow's… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
Something I don't want to do, ever, is to put Quebec in a position of weakness. — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
I think this is a line in the sand for many Quebecers and Canadians: That if you're going to give services or receive services,… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
Quebecers are happy in Canada. We are benefiting economically and fiscally from belonging to Canada. We're proud of being Canadian. It's a great country.… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
I belong to a generation that had so many choices available. In 1970, when [former premier Robert] Bourassa launched the James Bay development project,… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
Hey, the bait is here. Get in Quebecers, get in the lobster trap, and then we’ll close the door. And you’ll have a referendum… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too. — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
I always remind Quebecers: hey, wait a minute - federalism works. If you look at the fiscal arrangements, the economic arrangements, the way the… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
I often repeat three numbers: 20-23-26. Quebec generates only 20 per cent of Canada's wealth; it represents 23 per cent of the population, but… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
We have to redesign the finances of the Quebec state to preserve what counts: education, health and families. — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
![“I belong to a generation that had so many choices available. In 1970, when [former premier Robert] Bourassa launched the James Bay development project, nobody in Quebec asked whether we had the means to do it. Today could we launch another James Bay? Imagine the debates we'd have? We were a young…” quote by Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/103/philippe-couillard-30880_available_i-belong-to-a-generation-that-had-so-man_791075.jpg)
