Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Bloc Quebecois

Bloc Québécois Foreign Affairs, International Development and Cooperation, Immigration, Citizenship and Human Rights critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) denounced the intensification of military activities in Gaza and the deliberate blocking of humanitarian aid by the Israeli government. Brunelle-Duceppe called on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and the Liberal government to take strong measures to force Israel to respect … Read more

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc MPs held their back-to-school caucus in Ottawa on Monday. “In this new legislature, we will be essential,” Blanchet said, noting that the Bloc Québécois now holds the balance of power in almost all parliamentary committees responsible for studying and amending bills. “We intend to work constructively, … Read more

Bloc Québécois MPs Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Que.) and Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) regarding the Chalk River nuclear waste dump project and the exit of the Kebaowek First Nation: “As a coalition led by Kebaowek First Nation Chief Lance Haymond and several First Nations representatives gather in Montreal, Que., to voice their opposition to the Chalk River nuclear waste … Read more

The Bloc Québécois announced that Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné has filed her challenge in Superior Court seeking to have the election in the riding of Terrebonne, Que., annulled. Elections Canada has confirmed that an error was made on the label for the special ballot envelope to be returned to the local Elections Canada office. Since Elections Canada has … Read more

The Bloc Québécois are concerned about the irregularity revealed in the mail-in ballot during the general election in the riding of Terrebonne, Que., which may have impacted the result of the election. The party is waiting for information from Elections Canada regarding this situation, and it will take the necessary steps to ensure that the votes of all … Read more

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) presented the party’s new team of officers in the House of Commons: Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean, Que.) was appointed House Leader of the Bloc Québécois Alexis Deschênes (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj, Que.) was appointed Deputy Leader. Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.) has been confirmed as party whip. Marilène Gill (Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan, Que.) was appointed deputy whip. Martin … Read more

The Bloc Québécois issued a statement: “We expect Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to be firm with U.S. President Donald Trump and make it clear that there is no interest for the United States, Quebec, or Canada in putting up barriers to trade. Mr. Carney must also be clear that we intend to fully protect … Read more

The Bloc Québécois is ready for Parliament to reconvene so that they can get to work and address the trade crisis. However, inviting King Charles III to open the new legislature reveals the irreconcilable liberal values ​​with those of Quebecers, who reject this institution and are attached to the values ​​of democracy and modernity. Contact julien.coulombebonnafous@parl.gc.ca.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to immediately cancel a call for tenders for the burial of soil contaminated with “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from the Bagotville, Que., military base. Contact Joanieriopel@live.ca. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconsider their fiscal framework, which he claims ignores Quebec’s … Read more

The Bloc Québécois, the only party to have unveiled its complete political platform and all of its proposals to Quebecers, unveiled its accompanying financial framework, as the advance voting period begins. Contact Joanieriopel@live.ca. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) detailed the party’s proposals to increase the supply of social and affordable housing, one of the key … Read more