Historical Events tagged with "soveignty"
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Politics & Government
Quebec Referendum: Vote for Independence Fails
May 20th, 1980 44 years ago
In a significant referendum, Quebec's population decisively voted against a proposal to pursue independence from Canada, rejecting it with approximately 60% of the vote. The referendum was part of a larger sovereignty movement led by the Parti Québécois, seeking to establish an independent Quebec nation. This vote highlighted the cultural and political divisions in Canada regarding Quebec's future and its relationship with the federal government.
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