Bloc Québécois President Suzanne Proulx issued the following statement on the decision by former Bloc MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Terrebonne, Que.) to appeal the Quebec Superior Court’s ruling in the Terrebonne election case: “The Bloc Québécois supports Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné’s decision to appeal the Superior Court’s judgment in the Terrebonne election case. We maintain our disagreement with … Read more
Bloc Québécois Transport Critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher–Les Patriotes–Verchères, Que.) welcomed Ottawa’s new measures to address the issue of “discount drivers” in the trucking industry but said more must be done to ensure road safety and fairness. “By addressing the tax loophole, Ottawa is responding to one of the 10 requests that the Bloc made to the industry … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Natural Resources Critic Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.) joined Quebec forestry leaders in Ottawa to demand urgent federal support for the industry amid soaring U.S. tariffs. Representatives from Chantiers Chibougamau, Domtar, Arbec Bois d’œuvre, Unifor, and regional municipalities called for wage subsidies and compensation for countervailing duties. … Read more
Bloc Québécois president Suzanne Proulx issued a statement: “The Bloc Québécois acknowledges the judgment in the case of the legal challenge to the election results in the riding of Terrebonne, Que. Naturally, we are disappointed by the dismissal of our request. We will take the time to analyze the judgment before making any further comments on … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil–Chambly, Que.) is calling on the federal government to act urgently after 300 workers were laid off at the Paccar truck plant in Sainte-Thérèse, Que., due to U.S. customs tariffs. “If Paccar is forced to sell trucks produced in Quebec at a 25% higher price, it will find itself catapulted … Read more
Bloc Québécois finance critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) outlined the Bloc Québécois’ demands ahead of the budget the Carney government will present on Nov. 4. The Bloc Québécois made six essential demands: Increase the Old Age Security pension starting at age 65, without discrimination based on age; Unconditionally repay the $814 million owed to Quebecers, excluded from … Read more
Bloc Québécois MPs Alexis Deschênes (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj, Que.), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski—La Matapédia, Que.) and Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères, Que.), as well as Philippe Jacques, co-executive director of Trajectoire Québec, joined their voices with those of the people of Gaspésie, Que., to demand that VIA Rail Canada return the Matapédia-Gaspé passenger train in stages. Call 613-402-0443. Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères, Que.) issued a statement: “Discount … Read more
Bloc Québécois Transport Critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères, Que.) joined trucking industry representatives at a press briefing today to call on the federal government to crack down on unsafe labour practices in the sector and restore road safety. At a press conference in Ottawa, they unveiled 10 specific demands targeting what they call fraudulent “discount … Read more
Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères, Que.), the party’s spokesman on the monarchy, criticized the Liberal government for spending a preliminary $1.3 million on King Charles III’s visit to Ottawa in May. “With a minimum of 1.3 million spent on defence alone, and the meter still running for the entire work, Quebecers have every … Read more
Bloc Québécois MPs Martin Champoux (Drummond, Que.), Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.), and Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher–Les Patriotes–Verchères, Que.) have introduced a bill to exclude Quebec from the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, arguing that the province has its own distinct model of integration and shared values. “Quebecers form a nation and have all the tools necessary to define … Read more
