French President reinstates historic policy toward Quebec sovereignty

Premier Pauline Marois got what she came to Paris for, as French president François Hollande reinstated the historical policy that has governed diplomatic relations between France and Quebec.

After referring to the “closeness of the ties” and the “fraternity” that exists between France and Quebec, Mr. Hollande explained that the “non-interference, non-indifference” policy that has prevailed since 1977 will remain his government’s policy, while stopping short of repeating the formula itself.