Bloc MP Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, QC) sent an open letter to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) asking him not to withdraw troops from flooded areas in Montegerie until the water level has decreased and it can be ensured that the public is no longer in danger. Call 514-526-3000.
Bloc MP Andre Bellavance (Richmond-Arthabaska, QC) said NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) has changed his tune about Quebec sovereignty by saying that he would rely on a Supreme Court decision rather than a referendum decide the validity of Quebec sovereignty. Call 514-526-3000.
The Bloc Quebecois said that the federal government needs to intervene to help victims of the flooding on the Richelieu River. The party proposes a federal tax credit of 15% of construction cost incurred by the victims, which would require an investment of approximately one million dollars per year from the federal government. The full … Read more
Vice President of the Bloc Quebecois Vivian Barbot said that the Bloc will continue to represent the interests of Quebecers in Ottawa. Barbot expressed her appreciation for outgoing party leader Gilles Duceppe and congratulated the four Bloc candidates who won their ridings: Andre Bellavance in Richmond-Arthabaska, QC, Jean-François Fortin in Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, QC, Maria Mourani … Read more
The Bloc Quebecois announced the release of a new ad that calls for Quebecers to be proud of their language and heritage. The party said the ad focuses on Quebec's unique culture and its beautiful landscape. The full release is available online. Call 514-209-5876.
Bloc Quebecois candidate for Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, QC, Bernard Bigras with Chairman of the sovereignty of Quebec, Gérald Larose announced that in this election, Quebecers have to decide between Canadian parties that will either implement the Canadian vision into Quebec or will defend Quebec's interests in Ottawa. Bigras said that by voting for the Bloc, the … Read more
Bloc candidate for Rosemount-La Petite-Patrie, QC, Bernard Bingras said that his party recognizes that Quebec's future is in research and the environment. Bingras said that the 21st century will be the century of clean air and clean energy and that the Bloc will help Quebec benefit from this. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
The Bloc Quebecois announced that it will establish an ecoAUTO program that will help Quebecers who wish to purchase eco-friendly vehicles and Quebec taxi drivers who have been hit hard by the country's economic crisis. Bloc Quebecois candidate for Rosemont-La Petite-Prairie, QC, Bernard Bigras proposed a $3,500 to $7,000 initiative for those who wish to … Read more
Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe said that Quebec is the most egalitarian society in North America and that women in Quebec make 87% of what men make, while in Canada they only make 70%. Duceppe said that Liberals and Conservatives abolished the principle of pay equity from federal employment law, but that it remains in Quebec. … Read more
The Bloc Quebecois has proposed a series of measures to help the vitality and diversification of different regions of Quebec. Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe said that it is important to preserve the economic base of all of Quebec's regions. The full release is available online. Call 514-204-5876. Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe said that culture in … Read more
