Quebec, “La Belle Province”, is a unique province within the Canadian federation. This uniqueness is not the result of the beautiful landscapes or widespread corruption in the province. Rather, Quebec's distinctiveness stems from the complexities surrounding its national identity. These nuances are intertwined with the already complicated political, economic and social layers that make up the intricate fabric of Quebec. There are two ideal types of nationalism: ethnic and civic. Ethnic nationalism is based on a notion of belonging through shared origins and ancestry. It derives its power from the fact that a nation is composed of members who share a common bloodline: historically, linguistically and culturally (Muller, 2008). Civic nationalism is characterized by adherence to democratic principles and a nation's political foundations and institutions. It offers open membership to anyone willing to accept these values, beyond birth and naturalization (Stilz, 2009). However, there may be other emerging forms of nationalism observed in the Québécois context. As for modern Quebec, the question that arises is: what is the prevailing type of nationalism in the province? In this article, I seek to answer this question by providing three arguments that illuminate the complexities surrounding contemporary Quebec nationalism. The characteristics of these types of nationalism are examined through the underlying ideologies that continually influence Quebec political debate. Finally, the notion of ambiguity is contemporary depending on who the question is asked and which factors to focus on. Quebec's current nationalism: civicSome contemporary elements of nati...... middle of paper ...... through immigration policies that provide settlement opportunities and encourage the integration of outside groups (Stilz, 2009). The provincial government's desire to treat migrants from all over the world fairly is reflected through the composition of instruments to facilitate this issue, such as the Bouchard-Taylor Commission (Tremblay, 2010). Free trade nationalism is driven by globalization as a means to economic and political sovereignty. However, this type of nationalism could work against secessionists as it could further empower the Canadian federation (Hamilton, 2004). Finally, left-wing nationalism is a composite of democracy and liberalism. Quebec Solidaire is a great example of diversity, independence and openness. Built-in electoral obstacles can impede party success; therefore, maintain the status quo (Fidler, 2012).