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Gil Rémillard named chief negotiator for Québec in negotiations with the government of France
January 22 2008 - Montreal
Jean Charest, Premier of Québec, has named Gil Rémillard as chief negotiator for the provincial government in negotiations with the government of France on the establishment of a Québec-France labour mobility agreement. Rémillard, Counsel at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC), has served the Québec government in numerous positions during his 30 year career, including Minister of International Relations, Minister of Public Security, Minister of Justice, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs.
Charest noted that Rémillard's exceptional qualifications make him the ideal choice as negotiator in discussions that could potentially lead to a significant increase economic activity and movement of labour between France and Québec. The agreement proposed by Charest would ensure that France and Québec recognize each other's professional qualifications for doctors, nurses, engineers, etc. In signing the accord, Charest hopes to encourage a move towards a Canada-Europe free trade agreement. To view the press release, click here (available in French only).
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