Organization of the International Activity of the Territorial Subject of the Federation (on the Example of the Canadian Province of Quebec)

• Main Author: Yu. G. Akimov
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: North-West institute of management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration 2018-06-01
• Series: Управленческое консультирование
• Subjects: subjects of federations; paradiplomacy; quebec; ministry of international relations; delegations and offices abroad; provincial strategic plans and white papers; think tanks; professional education
• Online Access: https://www.acjournal.ru/jour/article/view/732

The paper examines institutions and doctrines of international activity of a subject of federation on the example of Quebec. For half a century this French speaking Canadian province has been one of the most visible and active actors among non-sovereign actors. The presented research shows the evolution of its institutions responsible for international relations and reveals the specifics of the activities of the Quebec delegations and bureaus abroad; it also analyzes the provincial doctrines and white papers on international agenda. It is noted that institutions and doctrines related to Quebec international activity bear a symbolic function along with its immediate practical purpose, reflecting its national, cultural and linguistic specificity.