A furor over fraud and illegal spending: both sides in the unity debate face charges

Article Abstract:

A report by Quebec's chief electoral officer Pierre F Cote details the results of an investigation of the fall 1995 referendum on Quebec independence. The investigation charged 31 people on the Yes side with voter fraud and 18 firms and people on the No side with financial irregularities.

Investigations, Elections, Ethical aspects, Election fraud, Cote, Pierre F.

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The 'ethnic' shock

Article Abstract:

Quebec's minorities were upset that former premier Jacques Parizeau blamed them for the defeat of his Oct 1995 referendum on separation from Canada. Most allophone Quebeckers feel alienated from the Parti Quebecois, which is dominated by French-Canadian nationalists.

Cover Story, Minorities, Race relations, Parizeau, Jacques

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Just say non: a sovereigntist ad sparks a furor

Article Abstract:

Separatists have angered federalists with an ad that depicts federalist leaders openly opposing independence in Quebec. The ad was withdrawn following accusations that it was deceptive. Both sides have launched ads that have had dubious effect on voters.

Political activity, Political advertising, Parti Quebecois

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