The most emotional issue debated was Quebec separation.

As the movement for Quebec separation grew during what was called the Quiet Revolution, Hydro-Quebec became even more politicized.

The Unity Group, and its allies, urged the convention not to take a stance which could be construed by Canadian voters as assisting Quebec separation.

In the last vote on Quebec separation from Canada, in 1995, the separatists narrowly lost.

He found himself torn on the issue of Quebec separation that had arisen as the Quiet Revolution heated up.

Unlike past developments on Quebec separation, which sent financial markets spiraling downward, the projected results appeared to have been discounted already.

Now, it's very clear and certain that we're not in favour of Quebec separation, but there are better ways to encourage Quebecers to remain in Canada.

Reform takes a hard line on the issue of Quebec separation.

Mr. Bouchard did not set a date for a third vote in 20 years on Quebec separation, but said his party would start campaigning this fall.

The economy has been strong in recent years, and the old divisions over Quebec separation have eased.