The Bloc Québécois criticizes the Carney government for appointing Jason Jacques as interim Parliamentary Budget Officer by decree rather than following the formal appointment process. Bloc Finance and National Revenue critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) says the government ignored the requirement to consult opposition parties even though Yves Giroux’s mandate was known to be ending. “With … Read more
Bloc Québécois environment critic Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) expressed disappointment following the appointment of Dawn Farrell, the former head of the Trans Mountain project, as the CEO of the new Major Projects Office. Call 514-663-6519.
Bloc Québécois Finance and National Revenue critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) denounced the chaotic situation at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), whose underperformance is leading to unacceptable delays in processing citizens’ files. Call 613-298-2184.
Bloc Québécois Agriculture, Agri-Food and Supply Management critic Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.) welcomed the Quebec government’s initiative to publish its long-term vision for the agriculture and agri-food sector. Call 613-298-2184.
Bloc Québécois Industry critic Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette—Manawan, Que.) denouncef the federal government’s continuation of the CRTC’s wholesale Internet access regime. With this decision, Ottawa continues to favour telecommunication giants to the detriment of competition and the development of Quebec regions. Call 613-298-2184.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Natural Resources critic Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.) acknowledged the measures announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to support the softwood lumber industry. Blanchet is pleased that the federal government is finally realizing the extent of the crisis facing this critical sector and is implementing the proposals … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Québécois Foreign Affairs Critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) issued the following statemtn on Canada’s Recognition of the Palestinian State: “The Bloc Québécois has always supported and promoted a two-state solution, and we welcome Canada’s heeding of our request and finally joining the 148 states that recognize Palestine, as well as France and the … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) says the U.S.-EU trade agreement, reportedly imposing 15% tariffs in exchange for European investment in the United States and hydrocarbon purchases, would be disastrous if applied to Canada and Quebec. He warns that Canada’s heavy dependence on U.S. trade, especially in sectors like aluminum, forestry, and agriculture, makes … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Natural Resources critic Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.) welcomed the announcement of the First Phosphate project, which will involve the construction of a purified phosphate plant in Port Saguenay, Que., as well as the establishment of a phosphate mine in the region. The project, aimed at the lithium-iron-phosphate … Read more
Bloc Québécois Labour Critic Marilène Gill (Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan, Que.) calls on Minister of Jobs and Families, and responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) to renew temporary employment insurance measures set to expire July 12. “The federal government is ending these measures, including the easing of certain … Read more
