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> [Quebec's financial situation is serious. In terms of intensity, we're close to matching 1982 and 1997. We won't do the same things this time, but the problems we face today are about as pressing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebec-s-financial-situation-is-serious-in-terms-of-intensity-we-re/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

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## More by Philippe Couillard

> [In Quebec, we can no longer increase taxes if we want to stay competitive.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/in-quebec-we-can-no-longer-increase-taxes-if-we-want-to-stay/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-m-as-proud-and-assertive-in-my-quebec-identity-as-any-quebecer-i/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [In Quebec, our goal isn't to reduce daycare service - a program the entire world envies - but to make it viable so tomorrow's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/in-quebec-our-goal-isn-t-to-reduce-daycare-service-a-program-the/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Something I don't want to do, ever, is to put Quebec in a position of weakness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/something-i-don-t-want-to-do-ever-is-to-put-quebec-in-a-position-of/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [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,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-think-this-is-a-line-in-the-sand-for-many-quebecers-and-canadians/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [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.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebecers-are-happy-in-canada-we-are-benefiting-economically-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [ I belong to a generation that had so many choices available. In 1970, when \[former premier Robert\] Bourassa launched the James Bay development project,… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-belong-to-a-generation-that-had-so-many-choices-available-in-1970/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/hey-the-bait-is-here-get-in-quebecers-get-in-the-lobster-trap-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebec-s-distinct-character-makes-canada-an-even-better-country-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I always remind Quebecers: hey, wait a minute - federalism works. If you look at the fiscal arrangements, the economic arrangements, the way the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-always-remind-quebecers-hey-wait-a-minute-federalism-works-if-you/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-often-repeat-three-numbers-20-23-26-quebec-generates-only-20-per/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [We have to redesign the finances of the Quebec state to preserve what counts: education, health and families.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/we-have-to-redesign-the-finances-of-the-quebec-state-to-preserve-what/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Quebec's financial situation is serious. In terms of intensity, we're close to matching 1982 and 1997. We won't do the same things this time,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebec-s-financial-situation-is-serious-in-terms-of-intensity-we-re/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I've repeated it 100 times and I'm going to look you in the eye, tonight, Mr. Couillard: there will be no referendum as long…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-ve-repeated-it-100-times-and-i-m-going-to-look-you-in-the-eye/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Not only in Canada but in other countries where we have to rely on immigration for our growth, the question of coexistence of values…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/not-only-in-canada-but-in-other-countries-where-we-have-to-rely-on/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

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