Quebec constitutional talks risk opening Pandora’s box: Chris Hall

Quebec constitutional talks risk opening Pandora's box: Chris Hall

Philippe Couillard no doubt has his reasons for reopening the long-dormant constitutional debate in this country right now. But the Quebec premier doesn't seem to have bothered taking into account how his plans will go over in the rest of Canada

Only hours after Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard kicked off discussions about having his province sign on to the 1982 Constitution, at least one of Couillard's provincial counterparts made it clear he would have his own demands should talks reopen.

After 35 years, why does Quebec want in the Constitution?

Who's most popular? From left, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, B.C. Premier Christy Clark , Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. Adrian Wyld / THE. OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is throwing cold water on the Quebec government's plan to reopen the constitutional debate. The prime minister is responding to a Canadian Press report that Quebec is embarking on a broad national discussion in the coming

Quebec constitutional talks risk opening Pandora's box: Chris Hall

Couillard says little desire for national unity debate, wants one anyway

As Premier Philippe Couillard kicks off a renewed discussion about Quebec signing on to the 1982 Constitution, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants no part of it. "You know my views on the Constitution," Trudeau told reporters in French on Thursday …

Analysis: Couillard takes calculated risk on the Constitution. But why now?

… . Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wants to reopen the constitutional debate. Here's a timeline of previous attempts. 1976. Parti Québécois wins provincial election under René Lévesque on promise to hold a referendum on “sovereignty-association”

Justin Trudeau moved quickly Thursday to slam the lid on a constitutional can of worms opened by Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, who unveiled a plan to eventually secure recognition of his province's distinctiveness in the Constitution. “You know my

Canada's Quebec wants constitutional talks despite Trudeau opposition

Quebec has a gift for Canada on its 150th birthday, but the Prime Minister doesn't want to open it. Premier Philippe Couillard launched what he says will be a vast coast-to-coast consultation he hopes will end with Quebec's signature on a …

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard argues Canada's 150th anniversary as a nation is a good time to revisit the Constitution. PM Trudeau doesn't agree. Phil Carpenter / Montreal Gazette. QUEBEC — Welcome back, old friend.

Trudeau tries to keep lid on constitutional can of worms opened by Couillard

Premier Philippe Couillard has long wished for Quebec to sign the Constitution and truly be a part of the Canadian federation. On Thursday he unveiled his plan to reopen the constitutional debate by launching a coast-to-coast discussion in the hopes of. QUEBEC — Canada's "historic" 150th birthday is the right moment to resume constitutional discussions, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard told The Canadian Press in an interview. Couillard, a staunch federalist, committed to reopening constitutional

Quebec constitutional talks risk opening Pandora's box: Chris Hall

Brave or delusional is the federalist politician who dares to awaken the sleeping dog of constitutional reform. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is a brave man taking a calculated risk. But he is not deluded enough to believe there are enough other. MONTREAL (Reuters) - The mainly French-speaking province of Quebec, which came close to voting to leave Canada 22 years ago, said on Thursday it wants to reopen constitutional talks and be recognized for its distinct linguistic and cultural character.

'Quebec has changed': Time is right to reopen constitutional debate, Philippe Couillard says

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said Thursday he is fully aware there is currently little appetite across the country to re-open the Canadian Constitution. His government is nevertheless going in that direction anyway, the premier told reporters. "I …