In 1776, the thirteen British colonies to the south of Quebec declared independence and formed the United States.

年，十三个英国殖民地在魁北克南部宣布独立，并组成美国。

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Yet Mr Martin's calculations seemingly failed to consider Ms Jean's position on the great Canadian political question: the independence of Quebec.

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In the Canadian province of Quebec, they have held two referendums on independence.

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The legitimacy and logistics of an independence vote were political, not legal questions, said Joseph Facal, Quebec's minister for inter-governmental affairs.

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