Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Bloc Quebecois

Bloc Québécois MP Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) issued a statement on the 22-year anniversary of the shooting tragedy at l’école Polytechnique in Montréal. Mourani said that Quebecers want to build a society where violence, in all its forms, will not be tolerated. Mourani added that the entire political class must commit to go beyond words and take concrete measures that will mobilize action against violence against women. Call 514-526-3000. 

Bloc Québécois MP Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) introduced a Private Member's Bill entitled An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), Bill C-377. The Bloc Québécois said that this bill seeks to provide financial support to families of victims of crime, including amendments to the Canada Labour Code. The Bloc Québécois added that it also amends the rules for employment insurance by introducing a family … Read more

The Bloc Québécois have began receiving their ballots to choose the new president of the party. Presidential candidate Jean-Francois Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapedia, QC) said that if there is not a large increase in participation from members of the Bloc Québécois, it shows that the Bloc has failed the interests of its own supporters. The full release is available … Read more

Bloc MP Andre Bellavance (Richmond-Arthabaska, QC) said he has introduced Bill C-365, An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector), to give greater powers to the Competition Bureau to better combat the rise of exorbitant gas prices. Bellavance said that during the past year, gasoline prices increased on average by almost 20 … Read more

Bloc Quebecois MP Jean-Francois Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane–Matapedia, QC) said the Conservative government lacks transparency and vision. Fortin said that according to the latest report of the Auditor General, the lack of long-term vision and coordination of the various maintenance contracts are preventing the government from ensuring better management of funds. Call 514-526-3000.

The Bloc Quebecois said they do not want the Quebec regions empty. The exodus of young people is an important demographic problem, but also an economic problem. Bloc Quebecois MP Jean-Francois Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane–Matapedia, QC) said Bill C-341 proposes to offer to new graduates who settle in designated areas a tax credit of up to … Read more

The returning officer for the Bloc Quebecois leadership Mario Laframboise confirmed that three candidates have complied with the campaign rules and will be official candidates in the race which will appoint a new leader on December 11, 2011. The candidates are Bloc MPs Jean-Francois Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, QC) and Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) and Daniel … Read more

Bloc Quebecios Interim Leader Louis Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu-Nicolet-Bécancour, QC) said that government Bill C-20 will effectively marginalize Quebec in Canada as a whole, reducing its weight on policy in the House of Commons. Once adopted, this bill would decrease the political weight of Quebec from 24.35% to 23.08% at the next election. Call 514-526-3000.

Bloc Quebecois MP Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) said the long gun registry is a valuable tool that should not disappear. Mourani said that since Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) has decided to go ahead with policies aimed only to please his activist base, he should at least have the decency to cooperate with … Read more

Bloc Quebecois spokesperson for Public Works Jean-Francois Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, QC) said the federal government has completely abandoned the shipyard workers of Quebec in the granting of the two largest maritime contracts in Canadian history, which will replace its fleet ships. Fortin said by focusing on sites in Vancouver and Halifax, the government did not … Read more