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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Intergovernmental Relations

Replying to Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois)
“Mr. Speaker, excluding Quebec from the discussions with Europe is not the right approach. The Prime Minister said that he recognizes doctrines that work. Well, the Gérin‑Lajoie doctrine works. That is how Quebec got its own seat at the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. It is how Quebec was able to negotiate a carbon market with California. It is how Quebec got a seat at the table for the negotiations leading to the free trade agreement with Europe. Since it works, will the Government of Canada officially recognize the Gérin‑Lajoie doctrine today?”

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Mr. Speaker, we will of course continue to consult Quebec and all the provinces on matters within their areas of jurisdiction, including workforce training, portability, procurement and all things labour. We will certainly continue to initiate and pursue discussions with all the provinces on matters that fall within their jurisdiction and capabilities.