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Many supporters of sovereignty gathered in Québec City during the 1995 fall referendum campaign. As it progressed, the polls showed increasing support for the sovereignist camp. However, this camp ended the campaign in defeat, with 49.42% of the vote across 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?

Supporters of the “Oui” vote in 1995

Jocelyn Bernier Many supporters of sovereignty gathered in Québec City during the 1995 fall referendum campaign. As it progressed, the polls showed increasing support for the sovereignist camp. However, this camp ended the campaign in defeat, with 49.42% of the vote across Quebec.
Chronoscope Do you have any memories of this event? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Le Soleil Fonds - Date: 1995