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Quebec and Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University: As the historic Sept. 18 vote approaches, Caledonian-Canadians are divided not only about breaking Scotlands centuries-old bond with England but about the parallels between the Quebec and Scottish referendums, according to The Star. Chantal H bert: Scotland campaign changes terms of Canada sovereignty conversation From Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., to Cape Breton, N.S., two words Quebec sovereignty hover like a spectre over the debate on Scottish independence. Twice, first in 1980 and then in 1995, Quebecers voted not to break up Canada. When their day comes, Scots will be asked, Should Scotland be an independent country? (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.