The government of Quebec, a predominantly French speaking province of Canada, is making efforts to make the province an independent country, Press TV reports.

Under the leadership of the separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ) -- the current ruling party of Quebec -- the Quebec sovereignty movement gained momentum last year, Press TV correspondent Ashantai Hathaway reported from Montreal on Tuesday.

Taking the issue a step further, the New Movement for Quebec (NMQ) will hold a convention, or "the Convergence Nationale", in May.

The meeting will make efforts to unite members of all the pro-independence groups in Quebec and get them to rally behind one party and one cause.

"We had some difficulties... but the responsibility of the government is to decide and I have decided," said Quebec Premier Pauline Marois.

Some analysts are doubtful, calling the subject of a separate state from Canada virtually a dead issue.

Others believe if Canada loses Quebec, the economy will surely suffer. But supporters point to the voters who backed the PQ and take it as a sign that the separation movement is still strong and that the new campaign will attract young voters to the cause.

Meanwhile, the Liberal opposition has accused Marois of secretly using taxpayer money to finance the movement, claiming millions of dollars have been spent on the agenda alone.