In the case of Quebec the rest of Canada is taxed to bribe Quebec to stay in the country.
From an outsider it looks a lot like extortion by Quebec.
Texas could try it with the US .gov and see what happens.
“Pay us or we secede.”
Call their bluff. Quebec has acted the part of Canada’s spoiled Bete Noir for years. Maybe the cachet or prestige of
keeping Quebec within the commonwealth has worn out.
Do they provide a certain type of industry not plentiful elsewhere in the continent? ie Tech or Bio Industries.
The rest of Canada should separate from the Quebequaw. Forgive my misspelling.