1995 Quebec referendum

The 1995 Quebec referendum was a vote held on October 30, where the people of Quebec decided whether to pursue independence from Canada and establish a sovereign state. The election featured two sides: the "Yes" campaign, which wanted independence, and the "No" campaign, which favored remaining part of Canada. The vote was very close, with 50.58% opting for "No" and 49.42% for "Yes." The referendum highlighted deep-seated cultural and political tensions in Quebec, primarily between French-speaking Quebecers who sought greater autonomy and English-speaking Canadians who wanted to maintain national unity.