Explainer: Quebec’s quest and struggle for independence from Canada

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Parade on Quebec's National Day in Montréal a city in Quebec on June 24, 2006 Image Source : wikipedia.org

Since British rule began in 1763, French-speaking Quebec has grappled with cultural and political dominance from English-speaking Canada. Over the years, nationalist sentiments grew, inspiring the formation of pro-independence parties like the Bloc Québécois and Parti Québécois. The two referendums in 1980 and 1995 marked critical points in Quebec’s sovereignty quest, with the latter narrowly missing success. Today, separatist sentiments persist, reflecting ongoing cultural identity struggles and calling for autonomy. The Canadian government has largely resisted Quebec’s self-determination efforts, recognizing Quebec as a distinct here nation within Canada but viewing independence as a divisive and extreme solution. Here is a detailed analysis of Quebec’s quest and struggle for independence from Canada.
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