Emergent Territories and Coherence in the Spatio-Economic Structure of Quebec 
Our observations provide clear evidence that there are two models of Quebec’s spatio-economic structure. The first model, based on the centrality principle, is very well illustrated by the St. Lawrence Valley urban system; the second is in perfect conformity to the accessibility principle, essential in this vast periphery. This spatioeconomic structure is also characterized by an interlocking network of management territories, designed to ensure the effective exercise of public responsibilities related to the territorial organization of goods, services and programs. Management territories mainly comprise traditional municipalities, administrative regions, RCMs (regional county municipalities) and now, designated economic zones. Apart from these two models, which serve as a reference framework for analytical purposes, Quebec’s contemporary spatioeconomic dynamic is causing new territorial forms to emerge by means of structured and interlocking spatial patterns. In fact, our prediction is that there is a gradual quadruple division of the economy directed toward the following activities: natural resources extraction, goods and services consumption, manufacturing, as well as innovation. According to our reading of the current situation, as described in this article, the question of developing a general model of global coherence comes to the fore. Our spatioeconomic analysis provides a few answers in this respect.