East Coast premiers cool to Quebec's desire to reopen Constitution
WATCH: The Quebec government says it plans to reopen the constitutional debate and will launch a vast coast-to-coast discussion in the coming months. What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any editorial … . QUEBEC — It's likely that anyone who recalls the Meech Lake constitutional debacle let out a gasp upon learning Thursday that the Quebec government is proposing a new effort to fix Canada's constitution. That famous quip, wrongly attributed to Albert
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. . 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
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 … . NORRISTOWN, Pa. – The judge in the Bill Cosby case says he will wait until a jury is sworn in before final rulings on what evidence can be used when the comedian goes on trial Monday near Philadelphia. Defence lawyers sparred with prosecutors Thursday
Quebec's constitutional gambit: What's the point?
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard called on the prime minister to read his plan on eventually launching new constitutional talks before closing the door on the matter. Speaking at the provincial legislature, Couillard said Thursday the plan is to reach …
Quebec is right to reopen a constitutional discussion
Bob Rae, a lead negotiator during the 1992 Charlottetown Accord talks and the man who oversaw the federal Liberal Party before Justin Trudeau took over, has some words for the prime minister: don't shut the door on constitutional conversations. This …
QUEBEC – Canada's Constitution has become a taboo topic among members of the political class in recent years – but it appears that's about to change. The Canadian Press has learned the Quebec government plans to reopen the constitutional debate and
Couillard says little desire for national unity debate, wants one anyway
