A referendum have been held on October 26, 1992, on the reform of the canadian constitution. The question asked was written as it follows:
"Acceptez-vous que la Constitution du Canada soit renouvelée sur la base de l'entente conclue le 28 août 1992 ?" (Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992 ?)
A referendum held on the same question has held the same day under the direction of Election Canada in the nine other provinces as well as in the two federal territories.
Options | Votes(*) | |||
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(N) | (% BV) | (% EI) | ||
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Option du OUI (Yes)(1) | 1 709 075 | 43,32 | 35,1 |
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Option du NON (No)(2) | 2 236 114 | 56,68 | 45,9 |
Valid ballots | 3 945 189 | 97,82 | ||
Rejected ballots | 87 832 | 2,18 | ||
Deposited ballots and Voters turnout | 4 033 021 | 82,76 | ||
Electeors | 4 872 965 | |||
Majority | 527 039 | 13,36 | 10,8 |
Source: Le Directeur général des élections du Québec (1992). Rapport des résultats officiels du scrutin: Référendum du 26 octobre 1992. Quebec: Le Directeur (Also available in english).
(1) Le Comité québécois pour le OUI (The Committee of Quebecers for the YES). Chair: Mr. Robert Bourassa.
(2) Le Comité du NON (The NO Committee). Chair: Mr. Jacques Parizeau.
Last update: November 11, 2004