Pauline Marois says independent Quebec would have no borders or tolls

Parti Qubcois Leader Pauline Marois says if Quebec separatedfrom Canada, there would be no borders or tolls imposed.

The separatist party leader was in Notre-Dame-des-BoisnearLac-Mgantic, Que., to unveil her partys tourism policy and introduce candidate Isabelle Hall.

People would be able to travel freely through Quebec, and Quebecerswould continue to be able to visit the Maritimes and British Columbia- Parti Qubcois Leader Pauline Marois

When asked by a reporter, "Would an independent Quebec be more attractive to tourists?" Maroissaid asovereignQuebec would still welcome Canadian tourists.

We could continue to go see the Rockies in the West or go to Prince Edward Island and [the rest of Canada] could continue to come visit us. There will be no borders and no tolls, she said.

The EU model

But, like in other countries, the fact that we would be able to make our own decisions would give us more latitude, more freedom and allow us to concentrate on whats important to us.

Later on Tuesday, Marois elaborated on how an independent Quebec would impact travellers.

She said travel between Quebec and the rest of Canada would operate likethe European Union, where members of individual countries can cross borders without showing a passport.

"People would be able to travel freely through Quebec, and Quebecerswould continue to be able to visit the Maritimes and British Columbia. That's all I was trying to say this morning," Maroissaid.

She added that the EU model would still require citizens of Quebec to have their own unique citizenship and passports.