Secession Reference

The Secession Reference was a legal case in Canada where the Supreme Court of Canada examined whether a province, like Quebec, could unilaterally declare independence. The court clarified that while provinces can pursue independence through negotiations, they cannot do so on their own without constitutional approval. Essentially, any secession would require constitutional processes and the consent of the federal government and other provinces. The ruling emphasizes that Canada’s Constitution provides the legal framework for such major changes, ensuring a peaceful, lawful path to independence if it were to happen.