 On October 30, 1995, with the Parti Québécois back in power since 1994, a second referendum on sovereignty took place.This time, it was rejected by a slim majority (50.6 percent NO to 49.4 percent YES).Given the province's heritage and the preponderance of French (unique among the Canadian provinces), there has been debate in Canada regarding the unique status ("statut particulier") of Quebec and its people, wholly or partially.