Bloc Québécois Seniors critic Andréanne Larouche (Shefford, Que.) denounced the new administrative hurdles that several seniors’ clubs and organizations in rural areas are facing in order to qualify for the New Horizons for Seniors program. These groups, including the regional chapters of FADOQ and the Cercle des fermières (Women’s Institute), depend on this program and cannot meet these … Read more
Bloc Québécois Environment and Climate Change critic Patrick Bonin joined 122 environmental organizations in opposing the federal government’s reported plans to advance a new pipeline project and roll back environmental protections. Bonin said the government is weakening measures, including environmental assessments, industrial carbon pricing and clean electricity regulations, while increasing support for fossil fuel development. … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Québécois Foreign Affairs and International Human Rights critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) are urging the government to provide immediate assistance to the Cuban people, who are currently experiencing what is now recognized as an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the face of the U.S. embargo. Canada must immediately … Read more
Debate on Bill C-261, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), will begin June 4. This Bill calls for equitable treatment for all seniors aged 65 and over eligible for Old Age Security. Driven by unwavering determination, the bill’s sponsor, Bloc Québécois MP Claude DeBellefeuille (Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon, Que.), and Bloc Seniors critic … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean, Que.) held a press conference following the first reading of Bill C-279, which aims to repeal the Clarification Act. This Act effectively vetoes the federal government’s right to self-determination. It stipulates that the federal Parliament must decide whether a vote of 50 per cent + … Read more
Bloc Québécois Transport Critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher–Les Patriotes–Verchères, Que.) called on Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) to abandon proposed reforms that would transfer powers over air passenger complaints to the Canadian Transportation Agency. “Once again, Ottawa is demonstrating a troubling degree of leniency … Read more
Bloc Québécois heritage critic Martin Champoux (Drummond, Que.) issued a statement: “We welcome the CRTC’s decision to increase the contribution share of Big Tech companies from 5 per cent to 15 per cent while reducing that of Canadian broadcasters. This is a good step, but there is still a long way to go to ensure our culture and media … Read more
Bloc Québécois environment critic Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) issued a statement: “By confirming the drastic reduction in carbon pricing costs for industry in Alberta and weakening environmental assessments and clean electricity regulations, Ottawa is rolling out the red carpet for an additional million barrels per day of oil sands pipeline, for which no private developer has yet … Read more
Bloc Québécois natural resources critic Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.) says Quebec must receive unconditional federal funding under Ottawa’s proposed electricity strategy. In a statement, Simard said Quebec developed its electricity network without federal support and pointed to Hydro-Québec’s $200-billion investment plan through 2035. He also warned against using Quebec taxpayers’ money to fund nuclear or fossil … Read more
Bloc Québécois Environment and Climate Change Critic Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) is criticizing reports of a federal agreement with Alberta that would allow a carbon credit price of $130 a tonne by 2040, calling it a major environmental rollback. Bonin said the Liberal government is weakening climate policy to appease Alberta and oil companies while paving the … Read more
