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New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette ‘relieved’ after Carney’s Charter comments
Fréchette said Carney assured her Ottawa will not limit the constitutional override, as Quebec seeks cooperation on immigration, energy and defense.
- On Friday, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette met Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa less than 48 hours after her swearing-in, defending the Constitution's notwithstanding clause against federal regulation.
- Justice Minister Sean Fraser expressed 'significant concerns' about provinces using the clause to adopt laws that could violate Canadian rights, suggesting federal regulation was needed.
- Before arriving in Ottawa, Fréchette stated 'No! Absolutely not!' to federal regulation and promised to fight 'tooth and nail' to defend the clause as an 'important tool for Quebec.'
- After their meeting, Fréchette said Carney assured her the federal government has 'no intention of amending or placing limits' on the clause, easing constitutional tensions.
- With less than six months until the provincial election, Fréchette also pursued federal cooperation on immigration, housing, and a hydroelectric deal involving Newfoundland and Labrador.
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New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette ‘relieved’ after Carney’s Charter comments
OTTAWA - Quebec's new premier said she was "relieved" following her first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa, after earlier promising to fight "tooth and nail" to protect
·Toronto, Canada
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New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette Meets Prime Minister Carney in Ottawa
Quebec’s new premier promised to fight “tooth and nail” to defend the use of the notwithstanding clause as she met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Friday. Christine Fréchette said the clause, which allows governments to override sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, must not be touched. “It’s an important tool for Quebec, for our nation,” she said ahead of the meeting. Quebec has made use of the clause in recent y…
·New York, United States
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