Premiers prepared to defend Canadian unity amid Quebec separation debate
Premiers said provinces have a duty to promote unity as polls show the PQ could win power and trigger an independence referendum.
- The premiers of Manitoba and New Brunswick expressed their responsibility to defend Canadian unity amid separatist efforts in Alberta and Quebec.
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew supported premiers speaking out on sovereignty issues but did not specify his role in any referendum campaign.
- New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt emphasized the provinces' duty to promote Canadian unity and advocated cooperation with Quebec.
- Kinew stated he would be willing to assist in a Quebec referendum if requested, highlighting the importance of Canada’s unity and strength together.
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The Toronto Star
Holt, Kinew say they would defend Canada amid sovereignty push in Alberta, Quebec
CHARLOTTETOWN - The premiers of Manitoba and New Brunswick say they feel a responsibility to defend a united Canada amid separatist forces in Alberta and Quebec.
Quebec separatism: premiers willing to defend Canada
Premiers from other provinces are reportedly ready to defend Canada in a potential referendum debate on sovereignty in Quebec. Provincial leaders made a plea for Canadian unity on Wednesday at the summer meeting of the Council of the Federation, which brings together all the country’s premiers in Charlottetown, including Christine Fréchette. According to polls, the […]
"National unity is important," said the Premier of Manitoba, who was questioned about the idea of a referendum at a press mushroom in Charlottetown.
Premiers from other provinces would be prepared to defend Canada in a possible referendum debate on sovereignty in Quebec.
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