MINISTER DION RESPONDS TO THE PRESS
CONFERENCE BY MR. CLAUDE RYAN

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, February 6, 1998 – The Honourable Stéphane Dion, President of the Privy Council and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, responded in writing today to a press conference given by Mr. Claude Ryan on February 3. This press conference concerned the Government of Canada's reference to the Supreme Court with regard to a possible unilateral declaration of independence by the Parti québécois government.

Mr. Dion's letter is attached.

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