Quebec Referendum, 1980
The question:
“… do you agree to give the government of Quebec the mandate to negotiate the proposed agreement between Quebec and Canada [sovereignty association]?”
The results:
NO 59.56% 2 187 991
YES 40.44% 1 485 821
Voter turnout: 84.3%
Quebec Referendum, 1995
The question:
“Do you agree that Quebec 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 Quebec and of the agreement signed on June 12,1995, Yes or No?”
The results:
NO 50.6%
YES 49.4%
The question:
“… do you agree to give the government of Quebec the mandate to negotiate the proposed agreement between Quebec and Canada [sovereignty association]?”
The results:
NO 59.56% 2 187 991
YES 40.44% 1 485 821
Voter turnout: 84.3%
Quebec Referendum, 1995
The question:
“Do you agree that Quebec 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 Quebec and of the agreement signed on June 12,1995, Yes or No?”
The results:
NO 50.6%
YES 49.4%