Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she is open to allowing U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves in Quebec, but only under conditions rather than “at any price.”
The comments are presented by both outlets as indicating a possible shift in Quebec’s approach to the sale of U.S. wine. Global News and City News Toronto report that the premier’s position centers on limiting the terms of any return, though neither source specifies the exact conditions or pricing framework. The tone in both reports is that the premier is considering a change, while maintaining that consumer and market impacts would be addressed through negotiated requirements. Details such as timing, which products would qualify, or how any rules would be enforced are not provided in the excerpts.
Overall, both sources align that Fréchette is not ruling out a resumption of U.S. wine availability, but she emphasizes conditional approval rather than unrestricted access. Any further specifics would depend on subsequent policy discussions or announcements.
