Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Caroline Dubé, the party’s candidate in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, took stock of a positive campaign during which the Bloc Québécois and Dubé have already secured gains for workers and entrepreneurs in the Saguenay region in Quebec. Contact media@bloc.org.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued a statement: “I had a conversation this morning with Prime Minister Mark Carney—a conversation I believe was positive and likely to improve the Quebec economy’s ability to adapt to the trade dispute, as well as strengthen the bargaining position of Quebec and Canada vis-à-vis the Trump administration. The … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) called on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to move immediately from words to action regarding adaptation to the new round of illegal tariffs imposed by u.S. President Donald Trump, and to promptly consult the leaders of the recognized parties in the House of Commons. The Bloc proposed measures to support the … Read more
Several media outlets report that the federal government is preparing to repeal the Online News Act as a new concession to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Bloc Québécois is warning the Liberal government that this is a red line that must not be crossed, as doing so would have dangerous repercussions for Quebec’s entire media ecosystem. Call 613-402-0443.
On Aug. 14, the federal government announced that it was officially scrapping its electric vehicle availability mandate, alongside a decision to stop requiring stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles. Bloc Québécois Environment and Climate Change critic Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) stated: “The Carney government is putting vehicle emission standards on hold to appease automakers and align … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Caroline Dubé, Bloc candidate for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Que., joined Benoît Lasalle—president of the Quebec Forestry Contractors Association—in demanding that the Liberal government finally provide financial support to forestry contractors, whom Ottawa has left in the lurch amidst the tariff crisis. Contact media@bloc.org.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Caroline Dubé, Bloc candidate for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Que., pledged to make defending the interests of seniors their mission and outlined their proposals for those aged 65 and older. Contact media@bloc.org.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc agriculture critic Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Que.) called on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to refuse any further sacrifices to the detriment of Quebec dairy producers and processors in trade negotiations with the U.S.A. Call 613-298-2184.
Caroline Dubé, Bloc Québécois candidate for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Que., in the Aug. 31 federal by-election, unveiled her regional election platform. “The Bloc Québécois has concrete proposals for the future of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord—proposals not only to support our economy but also to grow it. We will address the cost of living, particularly for seniors. We will defend … Read more
Bloc Québécois candidate for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Que., Caroline Dubé inaugurated her campaign office at 787 Talbot Blvd. in Chicoutimi, Que., during an early-evening barbecue attended by over 100 people. “For over a week now, I have been out in the field with a determined team. The opening of our campaign office marks the fulfillment of our … Read more
