National question (Quebec)
# National question (Quebec)

The national question (in French: la question nationale) is an expression referring to the discussion about the future status of Quebec within Canada, taking into consideration issues of autonomy, sovereignty, and independence.

## Various political positions in answer to the national question

* Quebec sovereignty movement
   * Independence with an economic union with Canada
   * Independence without an economic union with Canada
* Quebec federalism
   * Further autonomy within the Canadian federation, along with national recognition as a distinct society and autonomous province separate from other provinces in country
   * Asymmetrical federalism
   * Status quo
