The report by Quebecor media quoted two unnamed sources from Fréchette’s government who said American government officials had attempted to negotiate tariffs with Quebec directly.
This incident aside, doesn't Quebec already have special rights within the confederation to manage certain international relationships? E.g. quasi-diplomatic General Delegation in Paris, Francophone offices overseas, certain aspects of immigration to Quebec?
> How about the crown of England is in charge of Canada's armed services? And new citizens have to swear allegiance to the King?
The King of the UK isn't even in charge of the UK's army, let alone Canada's. I guess when people can't find any actual grievances it's expected that they would start bringing up trivial and purely ceremonial matters that don't actually have an impact on anything. Vibes over all.
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This incident aside, doesn't Quebec already have special rights within the confederation to manage certain international relationships? E.g. quasi-diplomatic General Delegation in Paris, Francophone offices overseas, certain aspects of immigration to Quebec?
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King Charles III is king of both countries. What a joke.
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The King of the UK isn't even in charge of the UK's army, let alone Canada's. I guess when people can't find any actual grievances it's expected that they would start bringing up trivial and purely ceremonial matters that don't actually have an impact on anything. Vibes over all.