Legault accuses Trudeau of attacking democracy and the Quebec people
CTV
Quebec Premier François Legault accused his federal counterpart Justin Trudeau on Saturday on social networks of "attacking democracy and the entire Quebec people" by wanting to weaken the capacities of the Quebec national assembly.
The weather has turned stormy in Quebec-Ottawa relations.
Quebec Premier François Legault accused his federal counterpart Justin Trudeau on Saturday on social networks of "attacking democracy and the entire Quebec people" by wanting to weaken the capacities of the Quebec national assembly.
"Quebec will never accept such a weakening of its rights. Never!" thundered Legault.
He was reacting to an interview Trudeau gave to the daily La Presse. The federal prime minister revealed his desire to better control the use of the notwithstanding clause by provincial governments. He indicated his intention to submit the question to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Trudeau's words brought Mr. Legault to his feet.
"This desire shown by Justin Trudeau is a frontal attack on our nation's ability to protect our collective rights," wrote the Quebec premier.
He said that Quebec had not yet adhered to the 1982 Constitution "which does not recognize the Quebec nation."
