US Edition
Legault, Ford, Great Lakes governors to hold news conference after weekend meeting
- On Oct. 6, 2025, Québec Premier François Legault hosted regional leaders at the summit in Quebec City, which wrapped up today with a final news conference.
- The Leadership Summit grew from the Council of Great Lakes Governors, established in 1983 and transformed in 2015, with leaders focusing on economy, defence, critical minerals and tariffs at the biennial meeting.
- Québec Premier François Legault said Quebec companies want larger roles in defence, citing the Davie shipyard and Bombardier, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. President Donald Trump should focus more on China and governors warned about Washington’s uncertainty.
- After Sunday speeches and plenary sessions, participants will hold a final news conference at the Château Frontenac, wrapping up the three-day gathering of regional leaders.
- Amid economic uncertainty tied to U.S. policy shifts, leaders focused on cross-border cooperation during the biennial meeting, the first since U.S. President Donald Trump returned in January.
46 Articles
46 Articles
Great Lakes Premiers and Governors Focus on Tariff-Induced Economic Uncertainty at Summit
Economic uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada took centre stage at a recent three-day summit of Great Lakes governors and premiers in Quebec City. Quebec Premier François Legault and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers summit. The group unites leaders from Ontario and Quebec with their c…
Premiers Legault and Ford met with northern U.S. governors, many of whom were democrats.
Legault, Ford, Great Lakes governors to hold news conference after weekend meeting (Canada)
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Leadership Summit is wrapping up today in Quebec City with participants taking part in a closing news conference. Québec Premier François Legault has been hosting Ontario Premier Doug Ford as well as the governors of New York, Michiga...
Winnipeg Free Press
Economic uncertainty takes centre stage at summit of Great Lakes premiers, governors
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Governors of U.S. states reiterated their desire to rebuild bridges with their Canadian neighbours at a summit in Quebec City.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
