The Bloc Québécois tabled a motion calling on the federal government to formally apologize for the 1969 Mirabel airport expropriations and to commit to avoiding similar harms in future infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail. The motion, led by Bloc Québécois MP Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.), urges Ottawa to acknowledge the lasting trauma caused to thousands of … Read more
Bloc Québécois Foreign Affairs Critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) issued this statement following the adoption of a Bloc motion inviting Canada’s ambassador-designate to the United States, Mark Wiseman, to testify before a parliamentary committee: “By appointing Mark Wiseman as ambassador to Washington, Mark Carney has made an appointment that is detrimental to Quebec, our culture, … Read more
Bloc Québécois Finance and National Revenue Critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) and Bloc Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher–Les Patriotes–Verchères, Que.) issued a statement calling for public consultations on the proposed Alto high-speed rail corridor, warning of renewed expropriation risks in Mirabel. They oppose Budget Implementation Bill C-15, saying it strips protections in the Expropriation … Read more
Bloc Québécois transport critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères, Que.) called on the government to provide funding for the TramCité project in Quebec City, Que. Call 613-402-0443. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued a statement: “I am writing to express my concern following the threat of a flight ban on Bombardier aircraft in the United States and the proposed … Read more
The Bloc Québécois issued a statement criticizing Liberal and Conservative MPs for voting against its bill that would require treaties to be reviewed and approved by Parliament before ratification. The party says the rejection undermines democratic oversight at a critical moment for trade negotiations, including the upcoming review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Bloc … Read more
The Bloc Québécois issued a statement criticizing the cost of King Charles III’s May 26–27 visit, saying nearly $2 million was spent for a stay lasting less than 24 hours. Bloc Critic for Monarchy Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher – Les Patriotes – Verchères, Que.) stated, “Everyone agrees that this visit was as pointless as it was expensive, and … Read more
The Bloc Québécois announced the following changes to its critics’ responsibilities: Marilène Gill (Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassian, Que.), critic for indigenous relations and northern development; Andréanne Larouche (Shefford, Que.), critic for labour, human resources and skills development, social development, and the status of persons with disabilities (in addition to seniors, the status of women, and gender equality); Sébastien … Read more
The Bloc Québécois said its pre-session caucus will focus on protecting Quebec’s interests amid economic uncertainty, defending Quebec’s identity and secularism, and advancing strong climate action ahead of the next parliamentary session. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) identified several priorities: responding to the tariff and cost-of-living crisis by supporting Quebec businesses and workers; … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued a statement: “[Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.)] has clearly not studied Quebec history, and his ignorance does not excuse such a blatant lack of respect for Quebec. To claim that the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the end of New France constitute a founding … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued a statement responding to the Prime Minister’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, saying, “We welcome the general position expressed by the Prime Minister at the Davos economic forum today. The Bloc Québécois supports the idea of acting in a concerted manner and strengthening the … Read more
