Good observations Crowhugger. The closest we can come to a semblance of consensus governance under the present system would be a coalition government which could come about if the Reform/Conservatives fail to gain a majority. The Reform/Cons will be doing their best to fan the flames of Francophobia in the ROC using the threat of separatism if the Bloc should have any policy making power, which is to the detriment of the ROC as they could do worse than benefit from some of the progressive features of Quebec's social policy.