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Quebec accuses Ottawa of silencing it after premier not allowed to address Canada-E.U. summit
Quebec says the federal government is blocking its premier from speaking and rejecting a provincial reception, despite precedent for Quebec participation.
- Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will not speak at the Canada-European Union summit in Montreal this Thursday and Friday, despite the event occurring on Quebec soil.
- The Parti called the situation "surreal," arguing that discussions on "strategic and economic agreements" could bind Quebec for several years without the province having any say in matters affecting its jurisdiction.
- Intergovernmental Affairs Marie-Claude Sarrazin noted Quebec participated in negotiations for the Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement, arguing the current exclusion shows a "basic lack of respect" for provincial jurisdiction.
- Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly stated geopolitics fall under Ottawa's jurisdiction, while tension escalated after St-Pierre Plamondon skipped a Monday meeting with Ottawa and First Nations.
- Prime Minister Carney is prioritizing a stronger Canada-European Union alliance on critical minerals and energy security, seeking to build a "new, ambitious alliance" amid global instability.
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He compares his absence on the rostrum of a Canada-European Union summit with the equivalent of serving "shrimp cocktails" to the guests.
·Montreal, Canada
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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon felt that this invitation was tantamount to asking him to "serve cocktail shrimp."
·Montreal, Canada
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Accused of muzzling Quebec at the next Canada-European Union Summit in Montreal, the federal government replied Tuesday that Prime Minister Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was invited to dinner.
·Montreal, Canada
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C 33%
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