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In 1980, and again in 1995, Québec held a Referendum (popular vote) among its citizens on the question of Sovereignty. On both occasions the "No" or anti-Sovereignty side won.

After the very close vote in the second referendum, and partly because of widespread opinion that the question on the ballot had been ambiguous*, the Federal Government passed the "Clarity Act". This legislation spelled out specific conditions both for the recognition of any future Referendum results and for any possible separation of Québec.

*The question asked was: "Do you agree that Québec 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 Québec and of the agreement signed on June 12, 1995?"

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