Gilles Duceppe
Gilles Duceppe is a Canadian politician and former leader of the Bloc Québécois, a federal political party that advocates for Quebec nationalism and sovereignty. He served as the leader of the Bloc Québécois from 1996 to 2005 and again from 2010 to 2015, representing the party in the House of Commons. Duceppe is known for his strong stance on Quebec's independence and has been a key figure in Canadian politics during various federal elections. His request to reschedule a debate in 2011 to avoid clashing with a Montreal Canadiens playoff game exemplifies the intertwining of sports and politics in Canada.
Born on Jul 22, 1947 (77 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,342 | $2,700,000 | 1,445$ |
| Totals | 2 | 67,886,011 | 36,342 | $2,700,000 | 1,445$ |
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Gilles Duceppe is a former Bloc leader who previously requested a debate postponement due to a Canadiens hockey game.
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Gilles Duceppe was the leader of the Bloc Québécois who previously requested a debate rescheduling in 2011.
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