their own affairs, "to levy all of its taxes,
             pass all of its laws, sign all of its treaties" (CRIC, "A Common Project").
             In addition, the agreement proposed that Quebec maintain "equitable
             and flexible ties" with the other areas of Canada, including those of
             economic and political nature (CRIC, "A Common Project"). In short, the
             sovereignists wanted a sovereign Quebec that was still allowed and expected
             to take part in the economic market of Canada (CRIC, "The Treaty"). The
             agreement outlined goals for the proposed treaty between sovereign Quebec
             and Canada, including joint political institutions to oversee the
             partnership, free movement of goods, services, capital and individuals, a
             shared voice in relation to international trade, environmental policies,
             transportation, defense, and a host of other
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