Following the decision of the Canada Border Services Agency to reduce the opening hours of many border crossings in Quebec, 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. Call 613-402-0443.
On Sunday, 300 people gathered for the nomination of MP Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, Que.), who is running for a new term in the next election. Bloc Québécois members and supporters, and MPs from neighbouring regions, attended the event. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) commented, “The Quebec of 2025, faced with a trading partner that has become threatening, needs confidence. Our … Read more
Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord, Que.) denounced the federal government’s decision to appoint judges that are known activists and Liberal Party donors, who are also known to oppose Quebec laws 21 and 96. He called on Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) to allow Quebec to be involed in … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued the following statement on the 30-day reprieve for American customs tariffs: “Considering the last few days, four weeks of reprieve is almost stability. It would be naive to think that it will be easy, but we understand that we must accelerate the thinking on a negotiation that is … Read more
Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord, Que.) is concerned about the increase in sexual assault cases abandoned due to the Jordan ruling. He finds it is worrying and revolting. The Bloc proposed a solution a few months ago, without any response from the government or the Conservatives. Contact 613-402-0443.
Bloc Québécois critic for Social Solidarity Denis Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert, Que.) denounces “[..]Ottawa’s attitude, which wants to impose conditions on the allocation of the $1.2 billion from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund expected by Quebec municipalities.” He stated, “Once again, the federal government is delaying the signing of an important agreement in the midst of a housing crisis, by … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Ethics Critic René Villemure (Trois-Rivières, Que.) responded to the tabling of the final report of the Commission of Inquiry on Foreign Interference chaired by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue. The Bloc leader began by emphasizing that “The Bloc Québécois contributed significantly to drafting the mandate and supported the … Read more
Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, Que.) announced that she will not seek re-election in the next federal election. As she will soon give birth to her first child, Michaud will devote herself entirely to her new family. She commented, “Over the past few months, I have thought long and hard about my political future and … Read more
Following the Bloc Québécois caucus retreat on Jan. 22-23, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) reiterated the Bloc’s commitment to Quebecers. If there is one observation that stands out, it is that despite the climate of uncertainty fueled around the American presidential election, the Bloc Québécois remains firmly anchored to interests of Quebecers. Blanchet stated the … Read more
Bloc Québécois Immigration Critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) issued the following statement in response to the elimination of 3,300 positions at the Department of Immigration (IRCC): “The Liberals themselves created a crisis by opening the floodgates to immigration that Canada and Quebec were neither able to welcome nor able to properly integrate. After investing $85 million in … Read more
