Canadian Referendum 1995

The Canadian Referendum of 1995 was a vote held in the province of Quebec to decide whether they should pursue a path toward independence from Canada. Voters were asked two questions: one about whether Quebec should negotiate for sovereignty, and another about the economic and political implications. The majority voted "No," meaning Quebec would remain part of Canada. This referendum was significant because it tested whether Quebec wanted independence, and the "No" side won with about 50.6% of the vote, allowing the province to stay within Canada, but it left ongoing discussions about Quebec's future status.