Etiket: Bloc
Reforms before an increase in transfers | The Bloc Québécois denounces the comments of Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois bluntly denounces the remarks made by federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos about the reforms that the provinces must adopt before obtaining a substantial increase in health…
CRTC: It was the turn of a French-speaking person to lead, chants the Bloc Québécois
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Trudeau government of favoring the criterion of “diversity” to the detriment of that of French by appointing someone who is not “of French-speaking origin” to…
Salvadorans described as ‘irregular immigrants’ | Bloc Québécois and New Democrats demand that Richard Martel apologize
(Ottawa) Conservative MP Richard Martel drew strong criticism on Tuesday from Bloc and New Democrat elected officials who believe he should apologize for refusing to help Salvadoran nationals living in…
Right Whale Protection | Ottawa must take fishers into account, says the Bloc Québécois
(Ottawa) Any approach by the federal government aimed at protecting endangered species like the right whale is doomed to failure if Ottawa does not take into account the concerns of…
Coins | Louis Riel instead of Charles III, wants the Bloc Québécois
Will we see Louis Riel succeeding Elizabeth II on the obverse of our coins instead of his son, the new King Charles III? Posted at 9:00 a.m. The idea appeals…
Gun Control | The Bloc wants an emergency meeting
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois is back on the attack to have experts heard on the banning of assault weapons. The Liberals tabled two controversial amendments to Bill C-21 that broaden…
Bill C-13 on official languages: “You do not accept any of Quebec’s requests”, denounces the Bloc
Bill C-13, aimed at modernizing the Official Languages Act, provides “nothing” for Quebec, says the Bloc Québécois observes following stormy testimony by the President of the Treasury Board, Mona Fortier,…
“Breach of service” at the Superior Court | The Bloc urges Ottawa to appoint new judges
The Bloc Québécois urges Ottawa to quickly fill the many vacant positions in the Quebec judiciary and to invest more in the judicial system. The Press revealed on Tuesday that…
Roxham Road | The Bloc calls for action after a “new record” of passages
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois once again urges the Trudeau government to suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement as October was the busiest month of 2022 at Roxham Road in Montérégie,…
Bill C-13: Conservatives and Bloc Québécois accused of obstructing the official languages committee
This is the story of the gagged gags. For seven meetings, the members who sit on the parliamentary committee studying the modernization of the Official Languages Act have been entangled…
State of Emergency Commission | Justin Trudeau did not lead by example, deplores the Bloc Québécois
(OTTAWA) Bloc MP Mario Beaulieu criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his limited use of French during his testimony to the State of Emergency Commission on Friday. With few exceptions,…
World Cup | The Bloc Québécois calls for a Canadian diplomatic boycott
(Ottawa) The Trudeau government has not yet confirmed that it will send a diplomatic delegation to Qatar to encourage the Canadian men’s soccer team, but everything seems to indicate that…
The Bloc Québécois presents a proposal that redefines the party’s mission
The Bloc Québécois tabled Saturday, during its general council, a proposal aimed at defining the mission of the party and which will be submitted to the vote of the delegates…
Federal health transfers | The Bloc accuses Ottawa of “blackmailing the backs of the sick”
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois accuses the federal government of “blackmailing the sick” by refusing to hold a meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his provincial counterparts to discuss an…
Bloc motion defeated | The duty
Unsurprisingly, the Liberals and Conservatives avoided debating the Bloc Québécois motion proposing Canada’s independence from the British monarchy, believing that there are other priority issues. […] Nothing to do, the…
The Bloc is forcing a debate on monarchical ties
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois formally invites members of the House of Commons to express their desire to sever ties between Canada and the British monarchy. Posted at 10:14 a.m. Joel-Denis…
Motion of the Bloc Québécois | Federal elected officials will vote on severing ties between Canada and the monarchy
(Ottawa) Whether there are other higher priority issues or not, federal elected officials will have to individually vote on a Bloc Québécois motion asking the Trudeau government to take steps…
Thousands of Quebecers “forgotten” in Bill C-31, believes the Bloc
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois believes that tens of thousands of Quebecers are “forgotten” in Bill C-31 since they cannot benefit from additional assistance with the payment of their rent. Posted…
Abolition of the Canadian monarchy | Where is the Bloc Québécois?
The death of Queen Elizabeth II opens the door to a collective reflection on the roles and functions of the Crown within Canadian and Quebec political institutions. Canada and Quebec,…
Oath to the King | “They are here for their pensions”, replies Pablo Rodriguez to the Bloc
(Ottawa) The Bloc Québécois’ attempt to keep alive the debate in Ottawa on the oath of allegiance that MPs must take to King Charles III prompted a vigorous retort from…