Leader of the Bloc Québécois Daniel Paillé said for years the Conservative government has made promises about financial assistance to support the families and relatives of victims of crime; having procrastinated and ridiculed the proposals of the Bloc Québécois, the government finally accepted the arguments by filing Bill C-44, Helping Families in Need Act. Paillé added … Read more
Leader of the Bloc Québécois Daniel Paillé appeared before the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission with Bloc Québécois MP François Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapedia, Que.) to oppose the Bell Astral Media transaction. Paillé said the Bloc Québécois believes that this transaction is contrary to the interests of Québec. Paillé added that Radiomédia, Corus Québec have disappeared from the broadcasting landscape in … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Daniel Paillé congratulated Pauline Marois and the Parti Québécois. Paillé said Quebecers decided to trust sovereignist members to lead Quebec. Paillé added that the election of a sovereignist government was a central element of the action plan the Bloc Québécois adopted last spring. More information is available online. Call 613-850-1942.
Bloc Québécois Leader Daniel Paillé issued a statement on the shooting, which occurred at the Metropolis in Montreal, Que. Paillé said he expresses solidarity with the families and relatives of the attack. Paillé added that over the next few days, take time to reflect, to comfort, to respect and act with dignity in response to … Read more
Leader of the Bloc Quebecois Daniel Paille wrote to the president of the commission of the federal electoral boundaries for Quebec asking him to postpone the public hearings to begin on Sept 5, 2012. More information is available online. Call 514-249-4880.
The Bloc Québécois said the government announced grants of $4.4 million to organizations in the metropolitan area of Montreal, QC, to support the English language. Bloc Québécois official languages critic Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) questioned whether organizations need tax money from Ottawa for the promotion of English in Montreal and the surrounding region? More information … Read more
Bloc Québécois MP Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) issued a statement regarding Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth's (Kitchener Centre, ON) motion concerning the definition of a human being before birth. Mourani said the multiparty women's caucus wishes to affirm its strong opposition to motion M-312. Mourani added that the Bloc Québécois believes strongly in freedom of choice … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Daniel Paille expressed his sympathies and deep sadness at the death of Daniel Audet. Paille said the Bloc Québécois regrets the loss of a friend, a lover of Quebec and a concerned citizen who has campaigned throughout his life for his country to be recognized throughout the world. Call 514-249-4880.
The Bloc Quebecois introduced amendments to Bill C-38, the government's budget implementation bill. Bloc Quebecois leader Daniel Paille said the amendments respond to issues affecting Quebec, such as employment insurance, environment, consumer protection, education funding, health and social services. Call 613-850-1942.
The Bloc Québécois issued a statement saying the party refuses to participate in Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Bloc Quebecois Leader Daniel Paille said there is no reason to perpetuate belonging to the monarchy, an institution costly and outdated. Call 613-850-1942.
