Quebec Referendum 1995

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf referendum
gptkbp:advocatesFor gptkb:Jacques_Parizeau
gptkbp:aftermath Continued_debates_on_Quebec's_future
gptkbp:approves 49.4%
gptkbp:campaigns Approximately 6 weeks
Regulated by law
gptkbp:civicEngagement Increased voter awareness
gptkbp:commanded Should_Quebec_become_sovereign?
gptkbp:context Part of the Quebec sovereignty movement
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Language and identity issues
gptkbp:culturalImpact Strengthened_Quebec_identity
gptkbp:date October 30, 1995
gptkbp:electionYear gptkb:Elections_Quebec
gptkbp:firstClaim Influenced future discussions
gptkbp:followedBy 2000 Quebec referendum
gptkbp:fossilRecord 50.6%
gptkbp:heldIn October 30, 1995
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied in political science
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Post-1980_Quebec_referendum
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Pivotal_moment_in_Canadian_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Quebec Referendum 1995
gptkbp:impact Increased_discussions_on_Quebec's_status
gptkbp:internationalCooperation Mixed responses
gptkbp:keyEvent Campaign rallies
Debates between leaders
gptkbp:keyIssues Cultural preservation
Economic stability
Independence_from_Canada
gptkbp:legalStatus gptkb:Canadian_Constitution
gptkbp:location Quebec,_Canada
gptkbp:mediaCoverage Extensive
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Jean_Charest
gptkb:Robert_Bourassa
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:Daniel_Johnson
gptkbp:politicalParty gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Quebec
gptkb:Parti_Québécois
gptkbp:politicalPosition Change in leadership
Lasting_impact_on_Quebec_politics
gptkbp:postRetirementCareer Increased nationalism
gptkbp:publicAccess Divided opinions
Emotional engagement
Intense public debate
gptkbp:result No victory
gptkbp:significance Attempt_for_Quebec_sovereignty
gptkbp:userDemographics Diverse population
gptkbp:voterTurnout Secret ballot
18 years and older
50% + 1
93.5%
No to sovereignty
Binding referendum
Close race
Referendum_Act
gptkbp:winner November 1, 1995
gptkbp:youth_development High engagement