Michaëlle Jean has publicly affirmed her commitment to Canadian federalism. She responded to claims that she once harboured sympathies for Quebec separatism.
In a brief statement issued Wednesday, the Governor General designate added that her devotion to Canada is shared by her husband, filmmaker Jean-Daniel Lafond.
"I want to tell you unequivocally that both he and I are proud to be Canadian and that we have the greatest respect for the institutions of our country," said Jean.
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"Michaëlle Jean is a great Canadian and great Quebecer. She is the pride of Quebec and of Canada and those guys are trying to destroy her."
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http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/08/17/governor_general_2005_08_17.html(I find it a hoot the separatists and the racist right-wingers are trying to bring her down, that tells me they both know she will reduce their support in Quebec.)