Brochure to inform Quebecers on referendum commitments kept

The Government of Canada has published a brochure, entitled "Commitments made. Commitments kept.", to inform Quebecers of key initiatives undertaken following the Quebec referendum. In December, the Government took specific, tangible measures to follow through on commitments made during the referendum campaign by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, on behalf of the federalist side.

The brochure will be distributed this weekend to all households in Quebec.

"I made a commitment to Canadians to undertake changes to ensure the unity of the country," the Prime Minister said. "I also assured Quebecers that Canada would evolve in accordance with their aspirations. I gave my word and I have kept it."

These measures are a first step in the process of renewing and modernizing Canada. Specifically, they include recognition of Quebec as a distinct society within Canada by the House of Commons and the Senate, a bill passed by the House of Commons granting a constitutional veto to the five major regions of the country, and the withdrawal of the federal government from labour-market training.

"Quebecers have a right to be fully informed of the measures for change undertaken by the Government of Canada following the referendum to respond to their expectations," said Prime Minister Chrétien.

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