Quebec, Belgium sign deal to fight threat of radicalism

QUEBEC CITY – The Quebec government signed a deal with Belgium Tuesday that will see a collaboration in the fight against radicalism.

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The arrangement was in the planning stages for months, but took on new meaning following Friday’s violent attacks in Paris.

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Former Public Security Minister Lise Theriault visited several European countries last spring to learn about their efforts to fight radicalization.

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The two governments hope that they will be able to learn from each other’s best practices.