This was my first vote as an adult. I remember it very well. Few weeks before this, we had a fire in our kitchen. Couple of years after this in 1998, we had the Ice Storm. Good Times.
The one sided reporting is truly unprofessional, especially ABC's reporting. No real attempt at understanding the sovereigntist side, and framing the whole thing as a looming catastrophe. Highly doubt they would treat Scotland or Catalonia independence the same way.
question….during the referendum of 95 and 80 while Jean Chretien and pierre trudeau and the rest of politicians in Ottawa and Canadians everywhere was stressing about this. Where was the Governor General in those years during the referendum ?
Don't know what exactly your asking Governor Generals are not allowed to interfere or influence politics, as a result, they are neutral and their duties are to mediate and keep parliament from being too rowdy, along with to sign bills into law During these referendums, they wouldn't be allowed to campaign for or against Quebec separating This is why during these referendums, only Prime Ministers and other members campaigned for the Stay vote the GGs at the time were likely in Ottawa doing work or meeting with diplomats
I love how the repoters is asking why a minority would like to separate. Not taking into account that we have been forcebly conquered in the 1760s and forcebly annexed in 1840 . The constitution was voted without quebec ( nights of the long knives) . We were made a minority by the british empire , all the others colonies at least got a chance to self determination but not us , look into history and if you are curious you can read lord durant report .
I was in high school and on a family vacation in 1995. I remember very clearly that there were Oui and Non signs all over Montreal and Quebec City. It left a huge impression on me. We were rooting for Quebec to forge it's own destiny, however, that is history now.
I love how most Americans realized Canada is more complex and more interesting and more alive than they ever thought. But don't worry - we sank back into indifference the next morning. I did love the unity rallies calling for Quebec to remain -- in English. Some degree of irony.
I remember this as though it were yesterday! Even though I know the referendum lost by a razor thin margin of 50,000 votes out of nine million cast, I still get butterflies reliving this! This American loves Canada just the way it is!
So its debatable what would have happened if the Yes vote won. The aboriginal question weighs heavily and also the question itself was super vague. I'm not clear it would have been so simple.
Thanks for this. I was only nine when it happened and wasn't paying attention. Heck, I don't remember the teacher talking about it either but then again, not like I remember a lot from that time. I do remember waking up the next day and when I came downstairs, the first thing I asked my mom was, "Is Quebec going to stay" and she told me it was.
I remember the day when vote took place, I was in downtown Montreal . I am happy that canada 🇨🇦 did not divide . Love 💕 for canada from Buffalo New York USA 🇺🇸
A Canadian living in the US, I can tell you there was not a dry eye from sea to sea to sea the night of the referendum in '95. The consequences, both for Quebec & Canada, would have been horrific if separation had won. On its worst day, Canada--and Quebec--are among the most fortunate places in the world. Joni Mitchell, a prairie girl, said it best.."you dont know what u have got till it's gone..." For the sake of future generations, I hope that day never comes in Canada and Quebec.
Oui, sera toujours mon choix !!!
C'est super, mais on se sépare quand?
vive le quebec libre
This was my first vote as an adult. I remember it very well. Few weeks before this, we had a fire in our kitchen. Couple of years after this in 1998, we had the Ice Storm. Good Times.
The one sided reporting is truly unprofessional, especially ABC's reporting. No real attempt at understanding the sovereigntist side, and framing the whole thing as a looming catastrophe. Highly doubt they would treat Scotland or Catalonia independence the same way.
question….during the referendum of 95 and 80 while Jean Chretien and pierre trudeau and the rest of politicians in Ottawa and Canadians everywhere was stressing about this. Where was the Governor General in those years during the referendum ?
Don't know what exactly your asking
Governor Generals are not allowed to interfere or influence politics, as a result, they are neutral and their duties are to mediate and keep parliament from being too rowdy, along with to sign bills into law
During these referendums, they wouldn't be allowed to campaign for or against Quebec separating
This is why during these referendums, only Prime Ministers and other members campaigned for the Stay vote
the GGs at the time were likely in Ottawa doing work or meeting with diplomats
Saying "ethnic pride" is actually crazy
20:30 Indians? Eskimos? Oh boy.
Not so long ago, and yet a *very* different era.
Its so hilarious how biased this covering is.. lol
I love how the repoters is asking why a minority would like to separate. Not taking into account that we have been forcebly conquered in the 1760s and forcebly annexed in 1840 . The constitution was voted without quebec ( nights of the long knives) . We were made a minority by the british empire , all the others colonies at least got a chance to self determination but not us , look into history and if you are curious you can read lord durant report .
All i have to say is, WHO CARES! Quebec should have separated!
This coverage is so biased
Don’t worry, we will be independant by 2030⚜️ vive le Québec libre
Ya sure. Good luck with that.
I was in high school and on a family vacation in 1995. I remember very clearly that there were Oui and Non signs all over Montreal and Quebec City. It left a huge impression on me. We were rooting for Quebec to forge it's own destiny, however, that is history now.
Quebecers are the most based Canadians!
Canada in general has always been kind of a big joke to us….but truthfully I really do admire Quebec. They are tough bastards
I love how most Americans realized Canada is more complex and more interesting and more alive than they ever thought. But don't worry - we sank back into indifference the next morning.
I did love the unity rallies calling for Quebec to remain -- in English. Some degree of irony.
I remember this as though it were yesterday! Even though I know the referendum lost by a razor thin margin of 50,000 votes out of nine million cast, I still get butterflies reliving this! This American loves Canada just the way it is!
Canadian cheated. We won
@jean-luc paradis where the fuck else you want them to buy that
The population of Quebec was 7.2 million in 1995. We are now 8.6 million people in 2021 (not 9 million yet).
@@sylvainvilleneuve1449 You lost. Get over it.
Imagine, a time when there was nationalism once here in North America, I wish Quebec could have separated.
So its debatable what would have happened if the Yes vote won. The aboriginal question weighs heavily and also the question itself was super vague. I'm not clear it would have been so simple.
Thanks for this. I was only nine when it happened and wasn't paying attention. Heck, I don't remember the teacher talking about it either but then again, not like I remember a lot from that time. I do remember waking up the next day and when I came downstairs, the first thing I asked my mom was, "Is Quebec going to stay" and she told me it was.
I remember the day when vote took place, I was in downtown Montreal . I am happy that canada 🇨🇦 did not divide . Love 💕 for canada from Buffalo New York USA 🇺🇸
A Canadian living in the US, I can tell you there was not a dry eye from sea to sea to sea the night of the referendum in '95. The consequences, both for Quebec & Canada, would have been horrific if separation had won. On its worst day, Canada--and Quebec--are among the most fortunate places in the world. Joni Mitchell, a prairie girl, said it best.."you dont know what u have got till it's gone..." For the sake of future generations, I hope that day never comes in Canada and Quebec.