Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued the following statement on X on the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States (translated from French): “I wish President Trump every success. Quebec, Canada, Mexico and the United States are friends, allies and partners who will, in the weeks and months to come, listen … Read more
Bloc Québécois Transport Critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères, Que.) expressed outrage at the sudden end of the federal government’s incentive program for zero-emission vehicles. He stated, “Last Friday, Transport Canada announced that the program would run out of funds before March 31 and 48 hours later, the Liberals ended the program! In terms of improvisation and … Read more
Bloc Québécois sports critic Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Que.) called on Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) to immediately launch a public and independent investigation into physical abuse, psychological, financial and sexual in the world of sport. Call 613-402-0443
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) takes note of the decision taken by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to leave his position as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. He urges the Liberal party to choose a new leader as quickly as possible so that an election be called once parliament resumes … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.), alongside Bloc House leader Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.), highlighted the work of the Bloc Québécois during a “[…]chaotic session that culminated in the resignation of Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on the very day she presented the economic statement. While the Liberal government is crumbling on … Read more
The Bloc Québécois denounces “[…] an economic update confirming historic deficits caused by election priorities that pushed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to resign today rather than take responsibility.” Bloc Québécois House leader Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) emphasized, “All that Quebecers will remember from this exercise are the historic deficits caused by electoral candy that divide the Liberals and … Read more
Bloc Québécois environment critic Monique Pauzé (Repentigny, Que.) issued a statement: “Without any real intention of transitioning away from fossil fuels, this announcement is just hot air. The Bloc Québécois called for an ambitious, short-term target to respond to the climate emergency. However, the target proposed by the Trudeau government for 2035 completely lacks ambition and demonstrates … Read more
Bloc Québécois transport critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères, Que.) called for an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada into the train derailment that occurred in Longueuil, Que., on Nov. 14, 2023. Call 613-402-0443.
Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) stated the Bloc are pleased that the government enacted their amendment for a regulation on domestic violence to protect victims. The police will now be able to revoke a firearm license within 24 hours if an individual has participated in an act of domestic violence or stalking … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Secularism Critic Martin Champoux (Drummond, Que.) “deplore the fact that the Liberals and Conservatives opposed the Bloc motion denouncing all forms of hate speech and asking that the House support the repeal of the religious exception on hate speech in the Criminal Code. Alongside the National Assembly of Quebec and … Read more
