Quebec makes symbolic amendment to Canada's Constitution
Quebec has made symbolic amendments to the Constitution, which state that Quebec constitutes a nation and that French is the only official language of the province.
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Quebec has made symbolic amendments to the Constitution, which state that Quebec constitutes a nation and that French is the only official language of the province.
The Quebec government, meanwhile, says its use of the clause is legitimate and necessary to protect laws that are supported by the majority of Quebecers.
OTTAWA — Constitutional experts say the federal government has a bit of wiggle room to maintain Quebec's 78 seats in the House of Commons — or even add one or two — but it can't guarantee the province's influence in the chamber won't wane over time w
OTTAWA - Constitutional experts say the federal government has a bit of wiggle room to maintain Quebec's 78 seats in the House of Commons — or even add one or two — but it can't guarantee the province's influence in the chamber won't wane over time without a constitutional amendment approved by at least seven provinces.
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