CSs of pack of reporters surrounding Liberal Party leader Claude Ryan as he tries to go up on stage in Verdun Auditorium the evening of the Referendum of 20/05/80. CSs of Ryan as he goes up on stage and shakes hands. CS of Jean Chrétien also on stage. CS of Ryan's wife. CS of Ryan talking to Chrétien. MCS of group of photographers at stage; PAN to CS of photographer. CU of "NO" supporter (woman) applauding speech; ZOOM OUT to CS of results of vote on board behind her (percentage of vote); ZOOM IN to CU of woman. Various shots of journalists and crowd in Auditorium.