In a referendum held May 20^th, 1980, following a pledge from the prime minister that the government would immediately take action to renew the Constitution if Quebeckers voted no, the people of Quebec voted no to the creation of a "sovereignty-association".

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In the 1980 Quebec referendum, the majority of Quebeckers voted against the proposal for "sovereignty-association," which would have granted Quebec sovereignty while maintaining a formal association with Canada. This followed a promise from the Prime Minister of Canada that the constitution would be renewed to address Quebec's concerns if the vote was "no."

In a Referendum Held May 20th, 1980, Following a Pledge

In a Referendum Held May 20^th, 1980, Following a Pledge