Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.), and vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, called for a request to hold an emergency meeting of the committee regarding the threat of the federal decree for the protection of the caribou. Contact joanie.riopel@parl.gc.ca.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) announced that the Bloc candidate for the September 16 by-election in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que. will be Louis-Philippe Sauvé. With a master’s degree in history, Louis-Philippe Sauvé is a long-time activist with strong political and sovereignist convictions, which motivated his involvement with the Bloc Québécois. Contact media@bloc.org 514 526-3000 ext. 230
Bloc Québécois Agriculture, Agri-Food and Supply Management critic Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.) released a statement following the signing of a code of conduct for the grocery sector by all the major food chains. He stated, “‘I’m delighted to see that, at last, all the major food chains have agreed to sign the agreement on the establishment of … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.), accompanied by Bloc Québécois Natural Resources Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.), and Bloc MPs from affected regions, urges Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) to immediately renounce his draft decree on protecttions the woodland caribou. The Bloc believe that the Quebec government should be able to submit a plan, … Read more
Bloc Québécois Innovation and Science critic Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, Que.) demands that the government extend its consultation with science and research stakeholders to modernize the federal research support system. He stated, “The federal government is asking the three granting councils to survey all the research players in Canada – some 100 universities, 127 colleges, polytechnics … Read more
Bloc Québécois justice critic Rhéal Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord, Que.) reacted to allegations of anti-Semitism from Birju Dattani, the recently appointed head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Bloc believes that Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) must shed light on the issue and review his decision. Call 613-402-0443.
Following the tabling of a report on safety in sport by the House heritage committee, Bloc Québécois sports critic Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Que.) reiterated his desire to see Ottawa launch an independent public inquiry on abuses (physical, financial, psychological and sexual) in the world of sport. Call 613-402-3538.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.), House Leader Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) and whip Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry-Suroît, Que.) held a press conference in which they called the past session of Parliament intense, sometimes constructive, and often deplorable. They said whether it’s been regarding heathcare, dental care, housing, infrastructure or the financial sector, Quebec is best … Read more
In response to comments from Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) following their individual readings of the unredacted version of the NSICOP report, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) said while he has questions about whether May and Singh are worthy of receiving top security clearance, he will nonetheless … Read more
Bloc Québécois Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) is pleased with the announcement of an agreement between Quebec and Ottawa concerning the reception of immigration applicants. Call 613-402-0443. Bloc Québécois Agriculture critic Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.) is demanding that the federal government launch Agri-Relaunch, a program aimed at help producers resume their activities after a natural disaster. Call 613-402-0443. Bloc Québécois Leader … Read more
