Quebec: Pauline Marois

Pauline Marois: Canada will mark the anniversary in 2017 and Marois says an extended Canadian celebration would showcase the advantages and the inconveniences of Quebec's relationship with the federal government, according to Huffington Post. With speculation of a spring election buzzing in her province, Marois said if she succeeds in her drive for a majority mandate she would have the leeway to push for Quebec sovereignty and Que. - The buildup to Canada's 150th birthday will be a perfect opportunity for Quebecers to decide whether they want to stay in Confederation, says Premier Pauline Marois. "What I hope is that we really make a point about where Quebec finds itself after almost 150 years," she said Thursday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.