Without directly contradicting Minister Jonatan Julien, the mayor of Quebec, Bruno Marchand, made a point of saying that international diplomatic meetings are not of equal value.
Mr. Marchand was reacting to an outing in which the minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale argued that 70% of international meetings are held in the Capitale-Nationale.
“Out of all the meetings held, it is [le taux de 70%] an indication. But you also have to take the most important meetings into account. That Danielle Monosson [consule générale des États-Unis à Québec] be welcomed in Quebec when she comes with the American ambassador, perfect. This is good news. But it does not have the same value as Emmanuel Macron,” said the mayor, from Switzerland where he is participating in a mission.
A few days ago, Mr. Marchand regretted that last week’s meeting of the prime ministers of Canada and Quebec with French President Emmanuel Macron took place in Montreal rather than Quebec.
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