He proposed a constitutional amendment recognizing Quebec as a "distinct society" and granting all provincial governments more authority.

The exact question of the November 2006 poll was, "Currently, there is a political debate on recognizing Quebec as a nation.

The agreement would have recognized Quebec as a distinct society.

The clause recognizing Quebec as a "distinct society" is the main sticking point.

He came close with a proposal to recognize Quebec as a "distinct society," but two other provinces blocked it in 1990.

The accord would have recognized Quebec as a distinct society within Canada.

In his speech he spoke out against Quebec separatism, but recognized Quebec as a nation within Canada.

The agreement recognized Quebec as a "distinct society" in the Constitution.

It recognized Quebec as a "distinct society" within Canada.

The Meech Lake Accord in 1987 recognized Quebec as a "distinct society."