MINISTER DION STRESSES THE NEED TO RESPECT
THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN ITS ENTIRETY


OTTAWA, ONTARIO, August 26, 1998 – In connection with the reactions to the Supreme Court's opinion on the issue of unilateral secession by Quebec, the Honourable Stéphane Dion, President of the Privy Council and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, sent an open letter to the Premier of Quebec, Mr. Lucien Bouchard.  A copy of the letter is attached.

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