Minister Fréchette Refuses Concession on Bill 69 Gag Tactic

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8:21 pm

Amidst intense legislative debate, Minister Christine Fréchette has firmly refused to pledge against deploying a controversial restrictive measure in connection with Bill 69. Critics argue that this position may stifle open debate on energy policy reforms, while officials insist it is a necessary step to ensure swift legislative progress.

ledevoir.com / La ministre Fréchette refuse de s’engager à ne pas utiliser le bâillon pour le PL69

Les élus en sont encore à étudier la réforme de l’énergie caquiste alors que la session parlementaire tire à sa fin.

lapresse.ca / Projet de loi 69 sur l’énergie | La ministre Fréchette refuse de s’engager à ne pas utiliser le bâillon

La ministre de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Christine Fréchette, a refusé de s’engager à ne pas utiliser le bâillon pour faire adopter le projet de loi 69 sur l’énergie, alors qu’il reste moins de deux semaines de travaux parlementaires.

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