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During Question Period on intergovernmental affairs, members debated whether the Premier of Quebec should be included in an upcoming Canada–European Union summit being held in Quebec. Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois member Mario Simard said the talks touch areas of provincial jurisdiction, including energy, labour mobility and critical minerals, and asked that Quebec’s premier be given a speaking role or a seat at the table. Minister Joël Lightbound responded that the summit would strengthen ties with a large European market, that all premiers were invited, and that closer EU ties benefit Quebec and Canada. He also said the Bloc does not speak for all Quebeckers and pointed to federal investments in Quebec infrastructure, the Davie shipyard, Alstom, Churchill Falls and high-speed rail.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Pierre Poilievre

Conservative
“The Prime Minister is meeting European leaders in Quebec without inviting provincial premiers, even though their talks could affect provincial areas. I want the Prime Minister to respect Quebeckers and let their premier speak.”

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Mr. Speaker, it is never too late to do the right thing. The Prime Minister decided to hold another summit with the Europeans on Quebec soil without including the provincial premiers, even though some changes might affect areas of provincial jurisdiction. Will the Prime Minister show some respect for Quebeckers and at least let their Premier speak?

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