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Quebec Sovereigntists Recall Stolen 1995 Referendum
Quebec sovereigntists claim federal government stole 1995 referendum with razor-thin 'No' majority.
In brief
Quebec sovereigntists claim federal government stole 1995 referendum with razor-thin 'No' majority. Quebec sovereigntists assert federal government manipulated 1995 referendum results to prevent Quebec independence. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Quebec sovereigntists demand inquiry
Gaël Bouchard, 25, waits for PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to sign René Lévesque's autobiography.
“You are surely the one who will take Quebec to where it needs to be”
Stolen referendum claim
Bouchard alleges federal government stole 1995 vote with razor-thin no majority through manipulation.
“It was a pivotal moment in history. Then it was stolen from us through manipulation and interference”
Resentment among voters
A white-haired PQ voter since 1976 says federal government stole 1995 referendum result.
“They stole it from us”
Unity Rally backlash
Discounted travel for cross-province voters sparked federalist campaign expense complaints.
“The move sparked outrage from the yes camp which saw the discounted flight, train and bus tickets as undeclared campaign expenses from the federalist side”
Immigration policy impact
Former immigration minister Sergio Marchi revealed Chrétien instructed faster immigration to boost pro-Canada vote.
“Sergio Marchi, who was federal immigration minister at the time, revealed to Le Journal de Montréal last year that Chrétien instructed him to do that in his department and that it had made a difference for the pro-Canada vote”
Plamondon promises inquiry
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledges to investigate stolen 1995 referendum if elected.
“If he forms government, he will get to the bottom of the issue of the stolen 1995 referendum”
What to remember
Quebec sovereigntists assert federal government manipulated 1995 referendum results to prevent Quebec independence.
