The Bloc Québécois issued a statement calling on the federal government to require mandatory labelling for foods derived from cloned animals and genome editing. Bloc Agriculture Critic Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.) stated, “The government is taking a step in the right direction by reconsidering its position on cloned meat. This is a healthy step and … Read more
The Bloc Québécois issued a statement criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s (Nepean, Ont.) Alberta pipeline plan, warning it disregards British Columbia and First Nations. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) said, “Mark Carney has just established that, at any cost, he will implement an unprecedented oil agenda.[…]We will wage a relentless fight against this project.” Environment … Read more
The Bloc Québécois says VIA Rail continues to refuse to resume passenger rail service in the Gaspé Peninsula despite receiving nearly $2.3 billion in public funding for 2025–26. Bloc Québécois Deputy House Leader and Critic for Fisheries, Oceans and Coast Guard, St. Lawrence Seaway Alexis Deschênes (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj, Que.) said, “When we see this additional … Read more
Bloc Québécois natural resources critic Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.) and House Leader Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean, Que.) held a press conference in advance of the take-note debate on the softwood lumber tariffs. On Tuesday evening, MPs will debate the government’s response to the tariffs imposed by the American administration on softwood lumber and other measures. Call 613-402-0443.
Bloc Québécois transport critic Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères, Que.) called on Ottawa to take stronger action to restore safety on our roads and address the issue of under-trained, low-cost drivers, who are often operating substandard vehicles and falsely classified as independent contractors. Barsalou-Duval deplored the fact that the Liberals have implemented only one of the Bloc’s ten … Read more
Bloc Québécois Environment and Climate Change Critic Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) issued a statement responding to a Globe and Mail report alleging the federal government and Alberta are working to finalize a new tar-sands pipeline. “COP30 isn’t even over yet, and today we learn that the Carney government and Alberta are working to finalize a tar … Read more
The Bloc Québécois issued a statement following TVA’s announcement of 87 additional job cuts, primarily affecting regional operations. Bloc Culture Critic Martin Champoux (Drummond, Que.) and Finance Critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) denounced the federal government’s inaction amid what they call an unprecedented crisis in the media sector. Champoux urged Ottawa to reinstate the digital services … Read more
Bloc Québécois secularism critic Martin Champoux (Drummond, Que.) strongly denounced the sums invested by Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s (Nepean, Ont.) in challenging Quebec’s secularism law (Bill 21), which now total nearly two million dollars, drawn directly from Quebec taxpayers’ pockets. Call 613-402-0443.
Bloc Québécois Fisheries critic and vice-shair of the Standing Committee on Fisheries Alexis Deschênes (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj, Que.) is calling on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to take responsibility for addressing the smuggling and illegal fishing that are rampant in both the Maritimes and British Columbia. This morning, he tabled a motion to thoroughly investigate … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.), joined by MPs Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.), Patrick Bonin (Repentigny, Que.) and Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette–Manawan, Que.) said Budget 2025 “[…]fails to address the needs expressed by Quebecers” and denounced what he called an “accounting maneuver” to disguise a $78 billion deficit. “Mark Carney is flirting with deception by tabling … Read more
