>>I would appreciate understanding this is all. The idea of a "Nation" is what I don't understand.
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>I think it is clear. A nation is a people with a distinct culture, history... Quebecers in the context of North America fit that definition. Confusing country with nation is why people become become cheezed off.

Unfortunately, that definition can be also applied to Newfoundland, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and probably a few others.