reason of charlottetown accords?
it also recommend changes to constitution?
so it same like meech accord right?
what the result of national referndum? 54.5 voters rejected it. that it?
why it have this outcome?
i thought maybe more people reject his because they thought that not fair
The Charlottetown Accord refers to a series of discussions and proposed amendments to the Canadian Constitution that took place in 1992. The main reason behind the Charlottetown Accord was to address the ongoing issue of constitutional reform and to find a way to accommodate Quebec's concerns within the Canadian federation.
Yes, the Charlottetown Accord did recommend changes to the constitution. It included several proposed amendments that aimed to decentralize power, promote indigenous self-government, strengthen minority rights, and provide Quebec with significant recognition as a distinct society. However, there were also provisions that were controversial and led to heated debates.
While there are similarities between the Meech Lake Accord and the Charlottetown Accord, they are not the same. The Meech Lake Accord was an earlier attempt at constitutional reform, which failed to be ratified by all provinces within the required timeframe. The Charlottetown Accord was an attempt to address some of the concerns that led to the failure of the Meech Lake Accord.
In the 1992 national referendum on the Charlottetown Accord, 54.5% of the voters rejected it, while 45.5% voted in favor. The rejection of the accord meant that it did not proceed.
There were several reasons for this outcome. One significant factor was that the proposed amendments were seen by some as too complex and difficult to understand fully. Additionally, there were differing opinions on the extent to which Quebec's concerns should be accommodated, leading to divided votes. Some felt that the Accord did not adequately address Quebec's desire for more autonomy or address the concerns of other provinces and territories. Others believed that it gave preferential treatment to Quebec, which was seen as unfair by some. Overall, a combination of these factors and others contributed to the rejection of the Charlottetown Accord in the national referendum.