Summary
- Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has indicated that his party will not support a Conservative non-confidence motion, opting to seek gains from the Liberal government instead.
- The Bloc is pushing for the passage of Bill C-319, which aims to amend the Old Age Security Act to benefit individuals aged 65 to 74.
- Another priority for the Bloc is Bill C-282, which seeks to protect supply-managed sectors in Canada, particularly important for Quebec’s dairy sector.
- Other requests from Blanchet’s party include additional immigration powers for Quebec and changes to Medical Assistance in Dying legislation.