Montreal Gazette·2 min read·medium
PQ sought meeting with U.S. officials in Washington, State Department says
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Martin Patriquin, Special to Montreal Gazette
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The Parti Québécois requested a meeting with U.S. State Department officials during Canada's trade tensions with the U.S. earlier this year. The meeting was ultimately cancelled due to the outbreak of the Iran war.
Why it matters
It highlights the diplomatic maneuvering of sub-national political parties during periods of international trade instability.
By Martin Patriquin, Special to Montreal Gazette October 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The Parti Québécois requested a meeting with the U.S. State Department in the midst of Canada’s trade war with the United States earlier this year.
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