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In question period, the Bloc Québécois raised the monarchy, saying there is unanimity in Quebec for abolishing the oath to the British Crown and that Governor General Louise Arbour should stay out of Quebec’s political debate on the monarchy, citing a conflict of interest given her role representing the Crown. The Liberal parliamentary secretary responded that the government is focused on Quebec’s priorities: building a stronger economy, affordability, protecting workers from American tariffs, and supporting the French language and culture.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois

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“The Governor General should stay out of Quebec's political debate about the monarchy. Her job is symbolic, and representing the Crown makes this a conflict of interest. Will the government tell her to mind her own business?”
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Madam Speaker, with all due respect, Louise Arbour, the Governor General, has no business interfering in Quebec’s political debate over the monarchy. Her role does not extend to offering legal opinions, much less meddling in Quebec politics. Furthermore, she is in a clear conflict of interest, considering that she represents the monarchy in Canada. Despite her internationally recognized skills, she agreed to serve as a symbolic ribbon cutter. In the end, it was her decision and she has to take responsibility for it. Will the government remind her that it is her duty to be circumspect and that she should mind her own business?

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David Myles

Liberal
“Our government is focused on what people in Quebec care about: growing the economy, lowering living costs, protecting workers from American tariffs, and protecting the French language.”

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Madam Speaker, Quebeckers’ priorities are focused on building a stronger economy, making life more affordable, protecting workers from American tariffs and preserving the French language. That is what our government is focused on, today and always.

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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois
“Quebec politicians all voted to get rid of the oath to the British Crown. Quebeckers agree the monarchy does not belong in our democracy. I want the government to tell the Governor General to stay out of politics.”
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Madam Speaker, there is unanimity in Quebec. All members of the Quebec National Assembly voted to abolish the oath to the British Crown. In Quebec, the general public and politicians alike agree that a foreign country’s monarchy, an undemocratic symbol, must be removed from our institutions. The only thing Quebeckers will miss less than the monarchy in the Red Hall is the Governor General’s opinion on the matter. Will the government remind Ms. Arbour that, when she accepted her position, she also agreed to give up politics?

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David Myles

Liberal
“Quebeckers care most about a stronger economy. We will keep supporting the French language, investing in culture, and supporting Quebec.”

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Madam Speaker, as I explained, Quebeckers’ priority is to build a stronger economy. That message was loud and clear with the election of our colleague, the member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord. We will continue to support the French language in Quebec and to invest in culture. We have made huge investments over the past few months. We will continue to support Quebec.

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