Quebec Ontario Relations

Ontario-Quebec relations have flourished in recent years. Environmental and economic agreements have proliferated (infrastructure, trade, investment, labour mobility) and a total of three joint provincial -cabinet meetings were held between 2008, 2009, and 2010. These closer ties provide a good opportunity to reflect on the provinces' shared destiny. Our objective in this book is to contribute to the body of knowledge on -Ontario-Quebec relations and spark renewed interest among researchers on this topic.Our methodology combines historical and comparative approaches. The first part focuses specifically on the origin and current state of relations between the two provinces. It offers a "big picture" view of interprovincial relations from a number of perspectives (political, economic, social, and public policy). The second part compares key public policy issues in the provinces in a wide range of fields. The analyses provided illustrate the similarities and differences between Ontario and Quebec, and provide a better understanding of the issues and policies that affect Ontario-Quebec relations."

Les relations entre le Québec et l’Ontario semblent connaître un nouvel essor. Les accords de collaboration environnementale et économique (infrastructures, commerce, investissement, main d’œuvre) se multiplient, alors que deux réunions conjointes des Conseils des ministres des deux provinces ont été tenues à l’été 2008 et à l’automne 2009. Cette intensification des rapports entre les deux provinces est une belle occasion de réfléchir sur leur destin partagé. Tel est l’objectif de ce livre : contribuer à faire avancer le savoir dans le domaine des relations du Québec et de l’Ontario et susciter ainsi un regain d’intérêt pour cette question chez les communautés de chercheurs.Cet ouvrage repose sur une double approche méthodologique : historique et comparative. Jettant un regard particulier sur les relations entre le Québec et l’Ontario, la première partie permet de comprendre la genèse des relations et leur état actuel. Elle offre au lecteur un large tour d’horizon, en abordant la question des relations interprovinciales sous différents angles (politique, économique, social et administratif). La deuxième partie compare divers domaines de politiques publiques importants pour les deux provinces. Les analyses offertes montrent les différences et les similarités entre le Québec et l’Ontario, offrant une meilleure compréhension des enjeux et des politiques qui affectent les relations entre les deux provinces.

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