PQ leader wants other Quebec party leaders to sign joint NAFTA declaration
QUEBEC — Parti Quebecois Leader Jean-Francois Lisee has invited leaders of Quebec’s other political parties to sign a common declaration to protect — “at all costs” — supply management and Quebec culture.
Lisee warned Tuesday that both are in danger during the latest round of NAFTA renegotiations.
He wants the three other main party leaders to sign a resolution to the effect the Quebec national assembly would not ratify any commercial agreement “that would set back the culture and agriculture of Quebec.”
Lisee would also like to hold a news conference with his main opponents to make the declaration public, claiming the chances of getting their support are “eight out of 10.”