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Is 50% plus 1 enough? Talk of referendums in Quebec and Alberta reignites old debate

Images of the Alberta Legislature and the Quebec National Assembly

With the idea of sovereignty on the front burner in Alberta and ahead of the fall election here in Quebec, there’s still disagreement over what constitutes a clear majority in any potential sovereignty vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly taken a side, however.

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