1995 Quebec Sovereignty Referendum Result

The 1995 Quebec Referendum (October 30, 1995) asked:

"Do you agree that Quebec should become sovereign after having made a formal offer to Canada for a new economic and political partnership...?"

Result

• No: 50.58% (2,362,648 votes)
• Yes: 49.42% (2,308,360 votes)
• Margin: 54,288 votes (1.16%)
• Turnout: 93.52%

The referendum was narrowly rejected. "No" won largely due to non-Francophone voters (Anglophones, Allophones) voting ~90% No, while ~60% of Francophones voted Yes.

Aftermath

• PM Chrétien launched "Plan B" (Clarity Act 2000: clear question, clear majority required).
• Parti Québécois remained in power; second referendum never held.
• Debate continues; support for sovereignty fluctuates (~30–40% recently).