The problem is not about being independent, it's the zero tolerance criminalization of non-French that is isolating. It's reducing likely immigration (see my i

The problem is not about being independent, it's the zero tolerance criminalization of non-French that is isolating. It's reducing likely immigration (see my initial post), and the language laws around talking to customers and signage are likely harming tourism. I saw recently that some government forms are no longer going to be available in English. They're not being proud of being French, but actively hostile to anyone who isn't a francophone. With fewer people visiting the province, and bringing diversity into Quebec, and with Quebec families wanting French, being less likely to visit anything outside of Quebec, then yes, it comes isolating. Sure, some will learn another language and travel, but their government sure is working hard to ensure that's less likely. Early bi-lingualism can make it easier to pick up more languages. Equally, forced early mono-lingualism will make it harder for future Quebecois kids to break out of Quebec. Europe has fairly open borders. Many countries citizens speak multiple languages. A store keeper in Italy won't risk a $2,000 fine for greeting a long-time foreign customer in their native tongue, but that's a risk in Quebec. They even proposed turning everyone into snitches by splitting the fines with people who turn in Anglophones ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOxpLv1j5fg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOxpLv1j5fg ). How can all these European countries live with their openness? Is Italy living in fear of becoming non-Italian? Is Germany living in fear of becoming non-German? Outside of Europe, is Japan at risk of becoming non-Japanese? No. Everywhere else has managed to retain their culture without being actively hostile to their neighbours.