Bloc Québécois Eyes Concessions From Liberals to Keep Them in Power

Published on September 6, 2024

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says his party isn’t looking for an immediate election, saying this would work to the Conservatives’ advantage. He made the comments after the NDP revoked its agreement with the minority Liberal government to keep them in power until 2025, and as the Liberals need the support of at least one other party on key votes to remain in power. Blanchet told LCN news channel on Sept. 5 he’s not keen on helping to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pointing to Poilievre’s lower popularity in Quebec than in the rest of Canada....

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