Legault was speaking in reference to the threat by US president-elect Donald Trump to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on Quebec and Canadian goods if the U.S.-Canada border is not secured to his liking.

The factors needed for success. While most “second runs” of referendums fail, it is possible to succeed if the referendum proposal is altered or untethered from an unpopular element.

On the elected referendum date, voters head to the polling booths, the same as they would in a normal election. Usually these are set up in schools, churches and similar public spaces.