Citations:Quexit

English citations of Quexit

Proper noun: "(Canada, politics) the secession of the province of Quebec from Canada"

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• 2016, Andrew Coyne, "Brexit no model for Quexit", National Post, 29 June 2016:

  But a Quexit's threat to Canada would be existential, in itself.

• 2016, Dan Delmar, "Brexit a warning for 'Quexit' on the perils of ethnocentric nationalism", Montreal Gazette, 3 July 2016:

  The uncertainty, tension and fear [of Brexit] offer a preview of the kind of chaos that could result if "Quexit" forces ever manage to sway a majority of Quebecers.

• 2017, Josh Freed, "Oh Canada, let's show some national pride", Montreal Gazette, 1 July 2017:

  Britain is living out the nightmare we Canadians dodged. We spent decades debating our country’s future, but somehow avoided Quexit.

• 2019, Jason Kirby, "Alberta likes what Quebec's been cooking on the independence front", Macleans, 11 November 2019:

  Separatism is in again, Quexit edition: In recent years the Parti Quebecois has downplayed separatist messaging but after the Bloc’s big federal election win the PQ is getting back to its independence roots.

Proper noun: "(Australia, politics) the secession or expulsion of the state of Queensland from Australia"

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• 2016, Leith Huffadine, "'Quexit' vote call to separate Queensland from the rest of Australia emerges after state's controversial politician Pauline Hanson gains a senate seat", Daily Mail, 3 July 2016:

  Pauline Hanson's election to the senate in Queensland has prompted calls for a 'Quexit' by those unhappy with the result.

• 2016, "Federal election 2016: Paul Hanson's win prompts 'Quexit' call", news.com.au, 4 July 2016:

  But the renaissance of the right wing politician has appalled some with comedian Tom Ballard just one of many to call for a 'Quexit'.

• 2019, Robyn Wuth, "Regional Queenslanders call for 'Quexit' over Adani", Brisbane Times, 23 May 2019:

  Move over Brexit, angry regional Queenslanders are talking 'Quexit' as they feel the state Labor government has taken too long to make a decision on the proposed Adani coal mine in the Galilee Basin.

• 2019, Phil Mercer, "'Quexit': Australian Labor voters want Queensland expelled for backing Scott Morrison over climate policy", The Telegraph, 25 May 2019:

  But as the final results rolled in this week, eventually handing Mr Morison an unexpected majority and increased mandate, the northeastern state has faced mischievous calls for a "Quexit".