Quebec Premier Fréchette, French President Macron discuss opportunities in Paris

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She also participated in a roundtable at the Quebec delegation in Paris with French officials and business leaders focused on critical and strategic minerals. Fréchette described Quebec as a “trusted partner” for France and Europe in the sector and highlighted its “major strengths” in critical minerals.

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She noted that Quebec has access to key resources in its territory, adding that it holds 28 critical and strategic minerals and a significant share of Canada’s supply.

Fréchette also said the province wants to develop the sector in a sustainable and responsible way, supported by its clean energy base.

The talks come as Europe prepares to significantly increase defence spending, while Quebec seeks to position itself to benefit from the growing wave of defence-related investment.

Fréchette is in France on her second international mission and is scheduled to remain in the country until Wednesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 18, 2026.

Thomas Laberge, The Canadian Press