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Premier François Legault pens letter calling U.S. tariffs self-inflicted damageQuebec Premier François Legault is on a mission to appeal directly to Americans to avoid the incoming threat of tariffs. The premier penned an open letter on a U.S. Website calling the tariffs self-inflicted damage. Franca Mignacca has more.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jan 15
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Feb. 11Quebec Premier François Legault is calling for the rapid renegotiation of the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement. There’s a new twist to the debate over preserving the green space known as Technoparc near Montreal’s Trudeau airport.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Feb 11
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Legault says he’s ready to impose counter-tariffs as trade war widensQuebec premier François Legault is ready to fight back if the U.S. administration follows through with its threat to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel. The premier has changed his tune and is now recommending counter-tariffs. Franca Mignacca has that story.Global News at 5:30 and 6:3047 mins
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Feb. 6Premier François Legault sits down with workers in the Beauce region. Residents in Old Montreal are fighting to protect their rights and keep their rental costs for tenants down. Students at an off island elementary school have paired up, for a heartwarming cause.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Feb 6
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Opposition grows towards Quebec’s strategy on tariffsQuebec Premier François Legault is calling for the rapid renegotiation of the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement. He’s in Washington this week trying to convince U.S. officials to back down on their planned tariffs. But in Quebec City, the opposition is criticizing the premier’s approach. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Feb 11
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Legault visits Quebec border town to address concerns over tariffsIf the U.S. imposes tariffs next month, one Quebec region will be hit especially hard. Premier François Legault sat down with workers in the Beauce region on Thursday, south of Quebec City. He has now outlined his latest plan for businesses in case of tariffs. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Feb 6
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Quebec continues to fight back on possible tariffsPremier François Legault says he’s prepared to fight back if U.S. President Donald Trump moves ahead with his threat of tariffs. He says everything is on the table now, including a boycott on U.S. products and travel. Legault made the comments as the CAQ wrapped up its caucus. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jan 22
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How will Quebec deal with Trump’s tariffs?The federal and provincial governments are on high alert now that tariffs could soon become a reality. Premier François Legault’s CAQ government is busy preparing for a potential economic crisis with a wave of tariffs from the U.S. now appearing more and more likely. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jan 21
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‘Too soon’ for retaliatory measures on U.S. tariffs: Quebec Premier does not want to ‘provoke’ TrumpSpeaking to reporters Wednesday, Quebec Premier François Legault addressed comments made by his British Columbian counterpart, David Eby, that Canadians should avoid travelling to the U.S. if President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Regarding if he would advise Quebecers to do the same, Legault said it is “too soon” to...CanadaJan 22
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Jan. 21Premier François Legault’s CAQ government is busy preparing for a potential economic crisis with a wave of tariffs from the U.S. now appearing more and more likely. As a deep freeze continues to plague the province, thousands of Hydro-Quebec clients woke up without electricity. We know how to protect ourselves from the cold, but what...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jan 21
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Premiers pitch strategies to tackle Trump’s tariff threatCanada’s premiers are pitching their strategies to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential tariffs. Mike Armstrong explains what Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and B.C. Premier David Eby are all suggesting.Global NationalJan 22
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Jan. 21The online retail giant Amazon has dropped a bombshell, announcing it will close its seven warehouses in Quebec. Premier François Legault says he’s prepared to fight back if U.S. President Donald Trump moves ahead with his threat of tariffs. The province’s housing tribunal has just released its rent-increase guidelines for 2025.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jan 22
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Jan. 15Quebec Premier François Legault is on a mission to appeal directly to Americans to avoid the incoming threat of tariffs. Montreal mayor Valérie Plante has unveiled her top five priorities as her term nears its end.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jan 15
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in provinceQuebec Premier Francois Legault says his government will require medical graduates from Quebec universities to reimburse the government for the cost of their education, unless they practice in the province for a few years. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Nov. 7, 2024.Health MattersNov 7, 2024
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Legault’s plan to ban public prayers continues to make wavesQuebec’s premier is defending his plan to ban prayer in public places. François Legault made the announcement last week and has been facing backlash since. Global’s Franca Mignacca has more.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Dec 11, 2024
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Legault says Quebec and feds on same page concerning threat of U.S. tariffsAfter months of tension, Quebec Premier Premier François Legault says his government and Ottawa are finally on the same page. Legault believes his concerns surrounding the threat of tariffs were understood in an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other premiers Wednesday night. Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Nov 28, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 28Quebec Premier François Legault believes his concerns surrounding the threat of tariffs were understood in an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other premiers. Longueil Mayor Catherine Fournier says she’s not stepping down as mayor as many had suspected. A Quebec mall says the constant playing of ‘Baby Shark’ is helping to deter...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Nov 28, 2024
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Quebec police ramp up patrols of U.S. border as Trump win spurs fear of migrant ‘rush’Quebec provincial police are beefing up their presence at the Canada-U.S. border ahead of the upcoming inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the province’s premier. François Legault told reporters Tuesday at the provincial legislature that “there is indeed a real risk” that migrants will “rush” to the country and province’s borders in the...CanadaNov 20, 2024
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U.S. election: Quebec premier voices concerns following Trump winThe Quebec government is bracing itself for turbulence following the U.S. election. Premier François Legault is warning of a possible influx of migrants and issues with the economy under a new Donald Trump presidency. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Nov 6, 2024
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CAQ MNA Youri Chassin quits party to sit as IndependentCoalition Avenir Quebec MNA Youri Chassin has quit the party, opting instead to sit as an independent. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, it’s another blow to Francois Legault’s government.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 12, 2024