The upcoming summit between Canada and the European Union is set to occur in Montreal this week, adding a layer of political complexity due to the recent election of Paul St-Pierre Plamondon as Premier of Quebec on October 5. His election as leader of the separatist Parti Québécois has introduced uncertainty regarding Quebec's role at the summit. Emmanuelle Latraverse reported that the federal government felt taken aback by Plamondon's response, which was characterized as 'vitriolic' concerning the involvement of Quebec in discussions with the EU. Following the Premier's remarks, the federal government countered accusations that it was attempting to silence Quebec, stating openly that Plamondon has been invited to a dinner event related to the summit. Additionally, United States President Donald Trump acknowledged Plamondon shortly after his election, which adds another layer to the regional and federal dynamics at play. As the summit approaches, both concerns about representation and the nature of discussions continue to unfold.
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