Ontario & Quebec To Become One Big Unit

"Quebec and Ontario form the largest trading bloc in Canada," said Premier Charest. "We can eliminate barriers to trade and labour mobility while maintaining the capacity of each government to respond to circumstances in their respective provinces." The Premiers also discussed the consequences of a strong Canadian dollar on their manufacturing sectors. They urged the federal government to take immediate and tangible action to support the steps Ontario and Quebec have already taken. "Fierce competition from overseas and a strong Canadian dollar mean our exporters have their backs against the wall," Premier McGuinty said. "We have an economic plan and we need the federal government to step up and do its part to support the plan." "A struggling manufacturing sector has repercussions for the entire economy," said Premier Charest. "Prime Minister Stephen Harper must convene a meeting with premiers of all provinces and territories as soon as possible to tackle the crisis." In making their announcement, both Premiers emphasized the value of enhancing the strong, successful relationship that exists between the people of Quebec and Ontario. With that in mind, Premiers McGuinty and Charest agreed to hold a joint Cabinet meeting in the spring of 2008. The steps taken today build on the cooperation agreement signed by the two Premiers in 2006 and will foster closer cooperation to make both provinces more prosperous. http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2007/26/c4282.html

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