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Liberal Party politicians were key opponents during the 1995 referendum campaign. This image shows Claude Ryan, strategist and former Liberal leader, and Daniel Johnson, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and the “Non” faction. They were joined by Robert Bourassa, former Liberal leader and premier of Quebec.
1995 - 1995

The 1995 referendum

On October 30, 1995, for the second time in 15 years, Quebecers were asked to vote on their province’s constitutional future in a referendum led by the Parti Québécois administration. After a very close campaign, the federalist camp won again, with 50.6% of the vote. However, this time, the “Oui” won 53% of the vote in the Québec City region, with a majority in almost all ridings, except Jean-Talon. Do you have any memories of the 1995 referendum?

The “Non” committee in 1995

Patrice Laroche Liberal Party politicians were key opponents during the 1995 referendum campaign. This image shows Claude Ryan, strategist and former Liberal leader, and Daniel Johnson, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and the “Non” faction. They were joined by Robert Bourassa, former Liberal leader and premier of Quebec.
Chronoscope Can you pinpoint where this photo was taken? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Le Soleil Fonds - Date: 1995