| A | B |
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| Unilateral Separation | Quebec would separate from the rest of Canada without Canada's agreement. |
| National Unity | A strong union among all parts of the country; a sense that the nation can't be broken apart by provinces or regions. |
| Distinct Society | A group of people whose social and legal history, culture, and heritage set it apart from other groups within the same country. |
| Western Alienation | Dissatisfaction felt in Western provinces, based on belief that the federal gov't overlooks their needs and favours central Canada. |
| Reform Party | Formed in 1987 under the leadership of Preston Manning to be the voice of Western Canada. |
| Triple E-Senate | An equal number of Senators from each province, elected by the people and empowered to reject House of Commons regulations. |
| Meech Lake Accord | Met with Premier Bourassa's demands, in some cases by extending rights demanded for Quebec to all provinces. |
| Bloc Quebecois | Created to separate Quebec from Canada, led by Lucien Bouchard. |
| Charlottetown Accord | All Canadians voted for this; included a clause for critics who worried that the distinct society would be overrided. |
| Canada Clause | A preamble to the Constitution, and Canadians are committed to equality in society, of all kinds. |
| Referendum | A vote based on a specific political question. |
