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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Macron in Paris on economic mission

On Saturday, Quebec's government begins a trade and defence mission to Paris from May 16 to May 20, pursuing procurement opportunities after visiting the United States.
With Europe planning to invest €800 billion to rearm, the government hopes Quebec will secure its share of defence contracts; Dion noted France is a key arms exporter with important aerospace expertise including Airbus.
In 2025, Quebec exports to the United States reached $84.8 billion , while exports to France totalled $2.2 billion , highlighting economic dependence on the U.S.
Market Diversification Florian Mayneris stated that although France is a "very important partner for Quebec," the province remains highly dependent on the United States economically, where tariffs continue to hurt the Canadian economy.
Political considerations add urgency to the mission, as the next Quebec election is scheduled for October, providing momentum for the government to secure new international economic agreements before the vote.

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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Macron in Paris on economic mission

PARIS - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is in Paris on an official mission and is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday at the Élysée Palace.

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