Parti Quebecois' Strange Logic

Parti Quebecois Leader Andre Boisclair is attacking the Charest government's budget. Boisclair compares Quebec and Ontario's recent budgets to illustrate the growing gap in education spending. The obvious retort, Quebec's relatively poor revenue performance is the logical consequence of future uncertainty. What incentive is there for investment, under the constant cloud of sovereignty? Boisclair offers this:

Boisclair insists he still wants to hold a sovereignty referendum in the PQ's first mandate if the party wins the next election, which will likely be held next year.

The PQ leader says he needs sovereignty because he wants to use it to improve education and to accelerate growth in Quebec.

Yes, nothing says accelerated growth like political upheavel and uncertainty. I would argue that it is the constant cry for further referendums that cements Quebec's inability to keep up economically. The PQ can deny any economic fallout from sovereignty, but every study with a hint of independent analysis shows anything from moderate to substantial economic consequence. It is ironic that the PQ cries for a strong Quebec, when their own policies deny the circumstance. If the PQ is serious about improving the chances for robust growth, it should demand a 100 year moratorium on any subsequent referendums, reaffirm Quebec's commitment to Canada and work with the federal government to eliminate unnecessary duplication.