Yves-François Blanchet
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)
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Yves-François Blanchet is the Leader of the Bloc Québécois who put forward Bill C-202.
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Canada:
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet predicted this week that when the Conservatives return in the fall, the party will be less likely to support the Liberals in the House.
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Canada:
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet opposed C-5 as an intrusion into provincial jurisdiction.
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Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet begins a tour of the Magdalen Islands.
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Canada:
Mr. Carney took questions from both Mr. Scheer and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet.
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Canada:
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said it represented a massive centralizing agenda.
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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.
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United Kingdom:
Yves-François Blanchet criticized the British monarchy as incredibly racist and a relic of the past.
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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.
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Canada:
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is the only party leader calling for a by-election in Terrebonne.
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