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In response to the 1995 Quebec referendum vote, which came very close to approving separation, former prime minister Jean Chretien’s government tabled the Clarity Bill, C-20 on Dec. 13, 1999. The Clarity Act passed Parliament and became law on June 29, 2000.

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The Clarity Act applies to all provinces considering separation from Canada. Under the legislation, two main conditions of any separation referendum must be approved by a vote in the Parliament of Canada.

Condition 1: A Clear Question

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