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Trump ‘picking the wrong target’ by attacking Canada, Quebec premier saysDonald Trump is “picking the wrong target” by threatening Canada with sweeping tariffs, Quebec’s premier says as the inauguration of the U.S. president elect looms.PoliticsJan 16
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Quebec premier says North American free-trade agreement should be reopened nowQuebec Premier François Legault says talks should begin as soon as possible on renegotiating the North American free-trade agreement.CanadaFeb 4
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Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is ‘dagger over our heads’: LegaultQuebec Premier François Legault said Monday that uncertainty continues to hang over the economy like a 'dagger over our heads.'PoliticsFeb 4
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‘Unjustifiable blow’: Quebec leaders dumbfounded by Trump’s aluminum tariffs'Quebec is the largest aluminum importer to the U.S.,' Premier François Legault said hours before heading to Washington D.C. to 'vigorously defend our interests and workers.'CanadaFeb 11
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Manitoba premier says he’s looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bidsCabinet ministers whose portfolios are linked to the economy have been tasked with reviewing procurement procedures with an eye to restricting bids from south of the border.PoliticsFeb 3
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Trudeau says Canada as 51st state is a ‘non-starter,’ vows tariff response'Canada will respond as appropriate in a calibrated but extremely strong way, regardless of what the U.S. moves forward with,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.Canada7 hours
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West-east pipeline sees political support, but experts say it’s unlikelyFacing the risk of U.S. tariffs, some are calling for the revival of the cross-country Energy East pipeline, but the company behind it said it won't revive the project.CanadaFeb 7
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Which provinces are pulling U.S. alcohol off shelves over Trump’s tariffs?As Canada hits back against U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, American liquor and wine may be one of the first things to disappear from shelves.CanadaFeb 2
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What’s inside Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Churchill Falls tentative dealQuebec Premier François Legault met with counterpart Andrew Furey in St. John's for the announcement of an agreement in principle over the Churchill Falls hydroelectricity plant.CanadaDec 12, 2024
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Trump tariffs on Canada ‘paused’ for 30 days after border commitmentsThe deal was reached just hours before 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods were set to take effect Tuesday, along with 10 per cent tariffs on energy exports to the U.S.CanadaFeb 3
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Trudeau vows ‘fair’ Trump tariff response but won’t rule out energy cutsThe prime minister hailed "unanimous" consent on a possible response to U.S. tariffs after a meeting with the premiers, but Alberta's premier says she can't sign on to the plan.CanadaJan 15
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Border control and tariffs: Quebec Premier François Legault meets Trump in ParisQuebec Premier François Legault says he met U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in Paris and they discussed border control and a proposed tariff on Canadian goods.PoliticsDec 8, 2024
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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls dealQuebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey will sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelectric complex.CanadaDec 11, 2024
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Quebec premier’s suggestion to ban public prayer panned by Catholic bishopsFrançois Legault raised the possibility of ending public prayer during a press conference, which he began by saying he wanted to send a 'very clear message to Islamists.'CanadaDec 10, 2024
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Quebec promises new legislation to strengthen secularism in schoolsPremier François Legault says there are teachers introducing “Islamist religious concepts” into Quebec schools, in violation of the principle of secularism.EducationDec 6, 2024
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Quebec premier wants to put a stop to prayer in parks and public placesQuebec Premier François Legault says he's looking at ways to end prayer in public places, including parks, as his government promises new legislation to strengthen secularism.PoliticsDec 6, 2024
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New poll suggests Quebec premier even less popular than Justin TrudeauA new poll suggests that Quebec premier François Legault approval rating is now worse than that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which recent polls have pegged around 30 per cent.PoliticsDec 2, 2024
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Quebec officials move forward on plan to respond to punishing U.S. tariffsLegault and some of his ministers are speaking with CEOs from a pair of banks as well as the heads of the province’s pension fund manager, investment arm and electric utility.CanadaFeb 3
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Quebec legislature returns for spring session amid Trump tariff threatThe threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's promised 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada will loom large as the session gets underway.CanadaJan 28
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Quebec Liberals ‘at a crossroads’ as leadership race kicks off MondayAs the federal Liberals prepare to choose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor, another Liberal leadership race is getting underway in Quebec this week.PoliticsJan 12