National Post

ON THIS DAY

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November 15, 1976 — The Parti Québécois won the Québec general election, the first separatist government in Canadian history. René Lévesque became premier. The party had promised a sovereignt­y referendum as part of their campaign platform, and followed through in May 1980. The “No” side won with close to 60 per cent of the vote; however, the Parti Québécois was re-elected the following year. Lévesque resigned in October 1985.

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