ViewpointsOpinionCory Morgan: The Real Reason Quebec Is Hiking Tuition for Out-of-Province StudentsSavePrintQuebec Premier François Legault gestures as he speaks to the media at the legislature in Quebec City on Aug. 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Francis VachonCory Morgan10/21/2023|Updated: 10/23/20230:00X 1CommentaryIt’s easy to forget that Quebec came within a mere 1 percent of a positive vote to secede from Canada in 1995.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentCory MorganAuthorCory Morgan is a columnist based in Calgary.Author’s Selected ArticlesCory Morgan: Demanding Financial Transparency From First Nations Leaders Would Benefit Band MembersDec 13, 2025Cory Morgan: Bad Faith Use of Recall Legislation Is Creating a Dilemma for SmithDec 06, 2025Cory Morgan: Smith and Carney Take an Important Step With Energy Deal Despite Political CostNov 29, 2025Cory Morgan: Courts Should Sentence Based on the Crime, Not RaceNov 22, 2025Related TopicsQuebec