Mr. Speaker, let us take the example of another recent referendum. Australia held one merely to decide whether or not to retain the monarchy. Not to offend anyone, this seems less important to me than deciding on a country. The percentage there was not 50% plus 1 country-wide, but 50% plus 1 country-wide, as well as 50% plus 1 in four out of six states.
There have been a number of similar referendums where a higher majority has been required for major issues. There have even been some countries where 100% is not sufficient, because it has been decided that the country is indivisible.
In Canada, the country is divisible, but not just any old way.