Canadian Federal Referenda (post WWII)

Do you agree that Quebec should become sovereign, after having made a formal offer to Canada for a new Economic and Political partnership, within the scope of the Bill respecting the future of Quebec and the agreement signed on June 12, 1995?

Turn-out:

94.5%

Results:

No- 50.58%
Yes- 49.42% (Referendum defeated)

1992- Amendments to Constitution of Canada (Charlottetown Accord)

Question:

The question asked for approval for amendments that would grant Quebec "distinct society" status, as well as provide for greater decentralization of powers with respect to federal-provincial relations and federal institutions such as the Senate. Two separate referenda were held- one in Quebec, and one for the rest of Canada.

Results:

National: No- 54.3%; Yes- 44.7%
Quebec: No- 55.4%; Yes- 42.4%

1980- Quebec Sovereignty- Association

Question:

The government of Qubebec has made public its proposal to negotiate a new agreement with the rest of Canada, based on the equality of nations; This agreement would enable Quebec to acquire the exlusive power to make its laws, levy its taxes and establish relations abroad-- in other words, sovereignty-- and, at the same time, to maintain with Canada an economic association including a common currency; No change in political status resulting from these negotiations will be effected without approval by the people through another referendum; On these terms, do you give the government of Quebec the mandate to negotiate the proposed agreement between Quebec and Canada?

Turn-out:

85.6%

Results:

No- 59.56%
Yes- 40.44%

Source: Elections Canada

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