All players in the international arena use a range of instruments to formalize and guarantee the undertakings they make towards each other. This is an effective way to establish long-lasting relations that generate positive benefits.

Since 1964, Québec has signed around 550 undertakings in a wide range of fields, including social security, culture, education, economic development, driver’s licences, international adoption, the environment, science and technology, communications, and so on.

The Ministère des Relations internationales coordinates the drafting of Québec’s position, which is then forwarded to the federal negotiators during international negotiations leading up to the signing or ratification of international agreements affecting areas under Québec’s jurisdiction.

Last updated : 2006-09-02