November 5th, 2024

Bloc Québécois will begin talks to topple Liberal government as deadline passes


By Laura Osman and Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on October 29, 2024.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks with reporters before Question Period in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA – Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says he plans to make good on his threat to work with other parties to bring down the minority government now that the Liberals have failed to meet his demands.

Blanchet set a deadline last month, putting the Liberals on notice that to avoid an election “before Christmas” they must adopt a pair of private member’s bills.

One of the Bloc bills, aimed at safeguarding supply management in trade negotiations, has the support of the government and is being studied by the Senate.

The other, which would raise old age security payments for seniors under 75, is one the Liberals say they do not support.

Blanchet says those discussions will start today, and the government is in serious danger of falling.

So far during this fall sitting of Parliament, the Liberals have survived two non-confidence votes put forward by the Conservatives, with the Bloc and NDP voting against toppling the government.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2024.

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