“Canada and the European Union are working on deals about energy, culture, minerals, and other areas that belong to Quebec. The federal government does not have the power to make these promises on its own. Will the government give Quebec a direct seat at the negotiating table?”

“Mr. Speaker, Canada and the European Union have announced initiatives that may, or may not, lead to associate membership status. They discussed critical minerals, energy, regulatory alignment in trade, cultural exchanges, wildfire management and much more. All these areas fall under Quebec’s jurisdiction. Not only does the federal government lack the constitutional authority to act in these areas, but it will also be unable to fulfill its commitments without Quebec’s support. Moving forward, will the federal government ensure that Quebec has a direct seat at the negotiating table?”

“The government is negotiating a big deal with Europe about areas it does not control. It did not ask Quebec, the public, or Parliament about it. I want a debate in the House on this deal this week.”

“Mr. Speaker, the federal government is discussing a potentially major agreement with Europe that would cover areas where it has no jurisdiction. The government never asked Quebec for its opinion, the Liberals never consulted the public in an election, and there was never a debate in Parliament. Everything is happening behind the Prime Minister’s closed doors. This matter is important enough to warrant at least basic transparency. Will the government convene a debate in the House this week?”

“The government should not leave Quebec out of talks with Europe. Allowing Quebec to represent itself internationally works. It helped Quebec join international groups, make a carbon deal with California, and join trade talks with Europe. I want the government to officially recognize Quebec's right to speak for itself internationally.”

“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?”