Governor General Questions PQ’s Ability to End Monarchy Ties in Quebec
Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour says Quebec premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon could face constitutional and legal obstacles in his plan to eliminate the role of lieutenant governor in the province. Arbour made the remarks during an Oct. 8 visit to the Museum of Saint-Boniface as part of her first official visit to Manitoba. “We’ll see how things unfold,” she told reporters. “People say a lot of things during election campaigns. There are some projects that are easier to implement than others.” The Parti Québécois (PQ) leader announced on Oct. 6, the day after winning a minority mandate, that he is looking for legal avenues to block Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeannotte from participating in formal swearing-in ceremonies and the opening of the legislature....
Governor General Louise Arbour has indicated that Quebec premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s plan to eliminate the lieutenant governor role may face significant constitutional and legal challenges. Arbour made these comments during a visit to Manitoba, suggesting that not all campaign promises are easily implemented. Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, announced intentions to block the current lieutenant governor from formal ceremonies shortly after winning a minority government.
- Governor General Louise Arbour believes Quebec’s plan to eliminate the lieutenant governor role could face constitutional and legal obstacles.
- Arbour’s remarks were made during an official visit to Manitoba.
- Quebec premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced plans to seek legal avenues to block the lieutenant governor from formal ceremonies.
- Plamondon’s announcement came after his party won a minority mandate.
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