Quebec premier accuses Ottawa of censoring him at EU Summit

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is alleging that Ottawa is suppressing his participation at the forthcoming Canada-European Union summit in Montreal. The summit, expected on Thursday and Friday, has Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon claiming the federal government is attempting to dictate economic decisions for Quebec without permitting the province any voice in the negotiations.

Quebec Premier St-Pierre Plamondon expressed his discontent on social media, asserting that Ottawa is disregarding Quebec's opportunity to contribute to the discussions. The federal government has pledged an invitation for a dinner with EU representatives, but Premier St-Pierre Plamondon will not be attending the summit.

According to Quebec Premier St-Pierre Plamondon, Ottawa has denied Quebec’s request to host a social event during the summit, a request submitted by former Premier Christine Frechette back in September. The Parti Québécois government believes that the EU typically includes an economic forum during similar summits, which Quebec could have hosted or co-hosted.

The situation has escalated following Premier St-Pierre Plamondon's absence from a meeting held on Monday between the federal government, provincial premiers, and First Nations. Premier St-Pierre Plamondon also conversed with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday regarding the situation.

This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on October 27, 2026, delves into the ongoing dispute between Quebec Premier St-Pierre Plamondon and the federal government regarding his involvement in the upcoming Canada-European Union summit.