Yves-François Blanchet

Yves-François Blanchet

politician Canada

Yves-François Blanchet is a prominent Canadian politician and leader of the Bloc Québécois, a federal political party that advocates for Quebec nationalism and the interests of Quebec within Canada. Born on April 26, 1965, in Drummondville, Quebec, he has a background in the music industry before entering politics. Blanchet has been a Member of Parliament since 2019, representing the Beloeil-Chambly riding. Known for his charismatic speaking style and strong advocacy for Quebec's autonomy, he has played a significant role in shaping discussions around provincial interests, particularly in the context of federal policies.

Born on Apr 24, 1965 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
236,633
Power
10,366$
Sentiment
3.87
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 7 5.43 0.39% +30% 38,005,238 192,566 $1,700,000 8,614$
United Kingdom 2 3.00 0.06% +0% 67,886,011 44,068 $2,700,000 1,753$
Totals 9 105,891,249 236,634 $4,400,000 10,367$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said it represented a massive centralizing agenda. 4

The Globe and Mail: Throne Speech from King Charles becomes a rallying cry for Carney’s Liberals

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The separatist Bloc Québécois was absent – as they typically are during the speech – in protest of the address by a 'foreign king', said leader Yves-François Blanchet. 4

The Guardian: King Charles hails ‘strong and free’ Canada in speech to open parliament | Canada

Canada Canada: Its leader Yves-François Blanchet signalled after the election that he wanted partisanship to be set aside to allow Canada to address the threat of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. 6

The Globe and Mail: Will the new PM’s to-do list be paralyzed by parliamentary tactics?

Canada Canada: Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is the only party leader calling for a by-election in Terrebonne. 6

The Globe and Mail: We need a by-election in Terrebonne