Legault says he’s on the ‘same wavelength’ as Carney on the economy
Posted April 29, 2025 9:42 am.
Last Updated April 29, 2025 4:30 pm.
Quebec Premier François Legault says he is on the “same wavelength” as Prime Minister Mark Carney on the economy, stressing, however, that more will need to be done to stem the influx of asylum seekers.
In a press scrum Tuesday afternoon, the day after the federal election, Legault congratulated Carney and said he was motivated to work with him on economic projects in Canada.
He had kind words for the Liberal leader, who has a more economic profile than his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, he reiterated.
“It’s about the economy,” Legault said. “When I had about an hour discussion with him, we spoke about the economy and we talked about energy, including clean energy. He knows very well Michael Sabia (president and CEO of Hydro‑Québec). He knows about the Hydro‑Québec project. So we see that as a priority. He sees defence as a priority. He went during the campaign visiting Bombardier saying that there’s an opportunity with Bombardier. He spoke about critical minerals. He understands that it’s a huge opportunity for us. He understands also the necessity to switch to AI. So we’re really having a common vision about the economy.
“Obviously, on immigration, there are still things to resolve.”
Asked why he hadn’t endorsed Carney during the campaign, he stated that it was up to Quebecers to choose.
Quebecers played an important role in the Liberal victory. The party made several gains in that province at the expense of the Bloc Québécois.
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“I think all governments owe something to the citizens voting for them. And I think that the best way to thank the Quebecers is to take action about the economy, about the immigration.”
The Quebec premier had not endorsed a party leader for this federal election, unlike in 2021, when he gave tacit support to then-Conservative leader Erin O’Toole.
This time, Legault simply sent a letter to the party leaders, in which he made specific requests regarding immigration. Only the Bloc Québécois had supported all of Quebec’s requests.
Legault made a statement at the end of the campaign last week to ask party leaders to present a plan to curb the influx of asylum seekers.
