The Bloc Québécois has designated Patrick O’Hara as its candidate in the redrawn riding of Châteauguay—Les Jardins‑de‑Napierville. With an MBA from McGill University and a strong business and community background, O’Hara aims to bring the voice of his constituents to Ottawa as the riding expands to include seven new municipalities formerly represented by Bloc MP Claude … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued a statement: “Quebec and Canada will have to deal with and negotiate with this United States administration which ignores truth, respect and the founding values of the free world and democracy. In the meantime, the Bloc Québécois, and I in particular, express our indignation at this treatment … Read more
Bloc Québécois official languages critic Mario Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l’Ile, Que.) denounces the federal government’s choice to increase its support for English. The public accounts for 2023-2024 reveal that Ottawa spent more than 200 million to promote English in Quebec in just two years. Call 613-402-0443. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) announced that Marie-Noëlle Closson Duquette was officially nominated as the Bloc … Read more
With a potneial election in the spring and the upcoming tariffs from the U.S., Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) reiterated the importance of ensuring in a context of uncertainty that the best interests of Quebec are respected. “One fact remains: the Bloc Québécois keeps Quebec’s priorities in sight and devotes itself to them seriously, … Read more
The Bloc Québécois reaffirms its full support for Ukrainian independence amid continuing violence and war crimes in the conflict initiated by Vladimir Putin’s Russia, while also criticizing the disruptive role of Donald Trump’s White House. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) warned, “We could see the fact that David has stood up to Goliath for … Read more
Bloc Québécois Foreign Affairs critic Stéphane Bergeron (Montarville, Que.) and Human Rights critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) called on the federal government to adopt a firm position in the face of the Rwandan invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in particular by sanctioning Rwandan officials, in order to put an end to the conflict. They also ask Ottawa … Read more
Bloc Québécois Heritage Critic Martin Champoux (Drummond, Que.) issued the following statement in response to the new mandate announced for Radio-Canada/CBC: “Radio-Canada is one of the most important vehicles for Quebec culture, in addition to providing essential regional journalistic coverage. Our priorities were to ensure the independence and accessibility of Radio-Canada’s French-language programming[…]We are pleased to … Read more
Bloc Québécois MPs René Villemure (Trois-Rivières, Que.) and Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères, Que.) welcomed the announcement of a future high-speed train line that would connect Quebec City, Que., to Toronto, Ont., with stops in Trois-Rivières, Que., Montreal, Que., and Laval, Que. Call 613-402-0443.
The Bloc Québécois confirmed that Marc St-Hilaire will be the Bloc Québécois candidate in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord during the next federal election. Contact 514-526-3000 x 230.
Bloc Québécois MPs Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry-Suroît, Que.) and Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean, Que.) are urging Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) to reverse course following the decision by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to reduce the opening hours of many border crossings in Quebec. Previously open 24 hours a day, the affected border … Read more
