Exploring a politically and culturally charged issue, this volume argues that Canadians will lose their country if they continue to tacitly endorse the separatist myth that Canada is not good enough for Quebec. Explaining how the Quebec Liberals and the Parti Québécois have played good cop/bad cop over the past 30 years?extorting endless concessions from Canada in the process?the book urges readers to challenge the separatists on their "right" to unilaterally break up the country. It also urges the federal government to issue a reality check to all Quebecois citizens, outlining the real costs of separation. This critique of the Canadian political scene may be sobering, but the book's conclusion is optimistic: Canada will survive?and thrive?not because of its politicians, but in spite of them.

Tommy Schnurmacher is a national award-winning broadcaster who has interviewed Canadian prime ministers, Arianna Huffington, Pulitzer prize-winning novelist Jeffrey Eugenides, and show business personalities like Clint Eastwood, Catherine Deneuve, and Charlie Sheen.

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"[D]elightful book...Schnurmacher, with his familiar
humour and biting style, shows up the lambs for the asses some are... [A] delight to read.' — The Gazette

"With tart tongue and biting wit, Schnurmacher notes that Canada is the only federation that allows a region to hold separation referenda.' — Quill & Quire

"Make[s] a clear and passionate case for being a pissed-off anglo...Read this book and you'll understand why the anger of English-speaking Quebecers isn't so easily dismissed... Canada Is Not a Real Country is passionate... and unburdened by self-doubt.' — Hour