The new Quebec premier, Christine Fréchette, will meet with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, on Friday morning in Ottawa, The Canadian Press has been able to confirm.
This is a first working meeting that will allow us to establish priorities, says Fréchette’s office, which is pleased that this meeting is taking place in such a short time.
Fréchette was sworn in as Quebec’s 33rd premier on Wednesday afternoon. She will therefore meet with Carney within 48 hours. “That speaks volumes,” sources say.
The new head of the Quebec government will look to discuss issues related to economic development, infrastructure, housing and the cost of living with Carney.
The two had already spoken earlier in the week, when Carney congratulated the winner of the CAQ leadership race.
“Congratulations, Madam Premier. We will work closely together to build a stronger economy and create more security and prosperity for all Quebecers,” he said on social media.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
