Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard ready to go to court if NAFTA deal is unsatisfactory to province’s farmers

September 12, 2018 23:47 UTC

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Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard ready to go to court if NAFTA deal is unsatisfactory to province’s farmers

MONTREAL—Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard said Wednesday he’ll consider going to court to block or delay the adoption of a new NAFTA if the deal is unsatisfactory to Quebec farmers. Liberal leader Philippe Couillard presents his party's financial platform in Montreal, on Sept. 12. ( Paul Chiasson / THE CANADIAN PRESS )He added he won’t present any deal to the legislature that the agricultural sector opposes. Article Continued BelowBut he said he wants all of Canada to know he’s ready to fight if that position changes. Yes, because I want to work and speak for our dairy producers and our farms,” he said.

Source: thestar September 12, 2018 23:47 UTC

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