The untold story of Canada's role in the Scottish Referendum

Scots were instrumental in making an independent Canada and now-- even though Scots have voted to stay in their union--some Canadians played an instrumental role in Scotland's 2014 independence fight. We look at how they tried to shore up the yes vote and how it might change how future elections are fought here at home.

Now the debate has been settled for a generation, or as Alex Salmond has said: 'Perhaps for a lifetime'. So there can be no disputes, no reruns, we have heard the will of the Scottish people.British Prime Minister, David Cameron commenting on the results of yesterday's Scottish Referendum on Independence.

• Scotland referendum: Voters say No to independence from U.K. -- CBC News

With an almost 85 percent voter turnout, the NO side won, with almost 55 per cent of the vote.

Many restaurants and bars in Canada were packed with patrons watching the referendum results, some with Scottish Canadians in the crowd. But not all Canadians were mere bystanders. Two Canadians were part of the team that brought the United Kingdom to the brink.

Mike O'Neill is the founder and president of First Contact, a Toronto company involved in formulating campaign strategy. He has worked for both the Ontario and Federal Liberals in their election campaigns, as well as several other foreign campaigns.

Erin Kelly is President and CEO of Zero Pi, an Ottawa-based data analytics company. They worked on the Yes campaign.

Are you happy with the results of the Scottish referendum? Were you watching Scotland with Quebec in mind?

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This segment was produced by The Current's Howard Goldenthal.