A large Canadian flag is passed through a crowd, as thousands streamed into Montreal from all over Canada on Friday, Oct. 27, 1995, to join Quebecers rallying for national unity, three days before the Oct. 30, 1995, Quebec sovereignty referendum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

The close result left a lasting impact on Canadian politics. In response, the federal government passed the Clarity Act in 2000, establishing clear rules for any future referendums on independence.

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Quebec since 1995: decline or progress? | The-14 Quebec is wealthier and more equal than in 1995, but aging demographics, fiscal pressures and social challenges test its progress 30 years after the referendum.

Quebec since 1995: decline or progress?
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Thank you, #AndrewNichols of @cbcnews.ca for the reminder.
Hence no #Schadenfreude for what's happening in our brother country south of us:
🇨🇦 & 卐🇺🇲卐 are 'CHILDREN OF A COMMON MOTHER" more than allies, trading partner.

The American factor in Quebec’s independence debates | The-14 From Carter to Clinton, U.S. leaders balanced respect for Canada’s unity with Quebec’s democratic aims, shaping debates over Quebec’s sovereignty and US policy.

The American factor in Quebec’s independence debates
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Dreaming again of Quebec independence: Can the Parti Québécois turn a revival into reality? | The-14 The Parti Québécois leads again, but turning renewed support for Quebec independence into a lasting majority remains uncertain.

Dreaming again of Quebec independence: Can the Parti Québécois turn a revival into reality?
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Today's #BlueskyBookClub pick is by Rafi Brass:
The Morning After by Chantal Hébert.

A gripping, behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s most precarious political moment, the 1995 Quebec referendum.

A must-read for political watchers.

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What if Alberta really did vote to separate?
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