A walk through Old Montreal. If you look on the right side, you’ll see the Quebec flag hanging off a building - blue with a white cross and four fleurs-de-lis. •• Quebec has actually held two referendums for independence in the past few decades. Both were defeated, though the second lost by a quite small margin. However, as time goes on, it seems locals, especially the younger generation, are less interested in talk of independence. As a whole, they are diverse, international, bilingual, and happy with the opportunities and options available to them by virtue of being part of Canada. •• Furthermore, strict laws that protect local Quebecois language and culture have made the idea of independence less appealing as well, as most people seem secure in their cultural norms being upheld regardless of whether they are within Canada or not. . . . . .