1.   Both federalists and separatists had hoped the Quebec referendum would finally resolve what has been a nagging conflict between French and English-speakers.

2.   But in fundamental ways, the bitter referendum on secession resolves nothing.

3.   But in fundamental ways, the bitter referendum on secession resolved nothing.

4.   Chang also said the legislature needs to create clear procedures for holding public referendums to resolve future disputes.

5.   He also demanded that the leadership dispute be resolved by referendum.

6.   In short, most analysts agree, the referendum did not resolve anything.