Two weeks after he called mayors 'beggars' for asking more financing for public transit from the province, Quebec premier François Legault extended an olive branch.
WATCH: Premier François Legault is saying sorry to mayors across Quebec after calling them beggars earlier this month. As Gloria Henriquez reports, the comments caused anger and resentment between the two levels of government. The question now is whether an apology will be enough to mend relationships and solve the various issues on the table.
“He was very humble to do so, I think we just turn the page now. It’s like a new page,” Fournier said.A new page, with some old writing on it. Despite showing goodwill, Legault insists, the government doesn’t have more money to give municipalities.
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