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Record 1 1996-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Policies
CONT

There has also been concern among federalists that polls showing a decisive No victory might persuade some Quebecers to vote Yes simply to maintain a stronger bargaining position for the province after the referendum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politiques nationales
CONT

[...] le premier ministre de l'Ontario, Mike Harris [...] a aussi tenu à promettre qu'une victoire du NON permettrait au Québec de prendre part à une ère de «décentralisation» et de «flexibilité» au sein du fédéralisme canadien [...]

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Record 2 1996-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Policies
CONT

There has also been concern among federalists that polls showing a decisive No victory might persuade some Quebecers to vote Yes simply to maintain a stronger bargaining position for the province after the referendum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politiques nationales
CONT

L'avertissement n'est pas vraiment nouveau, mais il est maintenant lancé en toutes lettres, et il ne prête guère à équivoque : s'ils votent OUI le 30 octobre, les Québécois auront choisi de vivre dans un «pays étranger» par rapport au Canada avec tout ce que celà comporte, y compris l'établissement de postes de douane à la frontière, affirme le premier ministre de l'Ontario, Mike Harris.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Policies
OBS

In 1980, the pro-independence campaign got off to a good start. Parti québécois premier René Lévesque was popular, the debate in the National Assembly had showcased separatist arguments, and polls suggested the Yes side just might do it. But an off-the-cuff remark by a PQ cabinet minister helped fuel a federalist victory. Lise Payette compared Madeleine Ryan, wife of Liberal leader Claude Ryan, to a children's textbook character named Yvette, a dutiful little girl who did as she was told. The remark angered federalist women, who organized Yvette brunches across Quebec. Some analysts believe the Yvette phenomenon boosted the final federalist score by five percentage points.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politiques nationales

Spanish

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