France and Quebec Sign Agreement to Boost Economic Cooperation
France and Quebec have signed a new agreement to enhance economic collaboration, focusing on strategic sectors amid global trade uncertainties.
Key Points
- • Bayrou and Legault signed a joint declaration to enhance economic cooperation.
- • Plans for a France-Quebec business forum to connect companies in strategic sectors.
- • Focus on collaboration in digital sovereignty and cybersecurity.
- • This initiative continues the partnership established in a 2019 agreement between Macron and Legault.
On June 13, 2025, French Prime Minister François Bayrou and Quebec Premier François Legault signed a joint declaration aimed at significantly boosting economic cooperation between the two regions. This initiative was launched in recognition of the growing global uncertainties and trade challenges, particularly due to increasing tariffs imposed by the U.S.
The agreement focuses on enhancing interactions among ministers responsible for economic, trade, and industrial affairs, with plans to organize a France-Quebec business forum. This forum aims to connect companies from both regions, fostering collaboration in strategic sectors such as digital sovereignty and cybersecurity, two areas the leaders identified as critical for future cooperation.
This meeting is part of a series of alternating exchanges initiated by a 2019 agreement between Emmanuel Macron and Legault, reiterating their shared commitment to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Bayrou and Legault expressed optimism about increasing both public and private investments between France and Quebec, underscoring the importance of this partnership in the face of international economic challenges.