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Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark …
Read More »Trump drops tariff threat against EU after weekend call with bloc chief
A weekend telephone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave “new impetus” to trade talks, the EU said on Monday, after Trump dropped his threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on imports from the European Union next month. Trump restored a July 9 deadline …
Read More »Bloc Québécois to contest judicial recount in Terrebonne riding: sources
The Bloc Québécois is expected to launch a legal challenge against the judicial recount that saw the party lose the federal riding of Terrebonne by one vote after a mailing error led to a special ballot not being counted. Radio-Canada sources say Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will announce the party’s …
Read More »Oil and gas emissions cap at risk if Bloc and NDP trigger early election, Guilbeault warns
As regulations for the federal government’s oil and gas emissions cap approach the finish line, Canada’s environment minister warns the NDP and the Bloc Québécois that triggering an early election could dash hopes of curbing emissions from Canada’s biggest polluters. Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is highlighting what’s at …
Read More »Alberta government ‘deeply concerned’ with Bloc Québécois supply management bill
Though Bill C-282 has received cross-party federal support in Ottawa, Alberta’s provincial government says it’s not a backer of the Bloc Québécois legislation that aims to prevent Canada’s supply-managed sectors — dairy, poultry and eggs — from being included in future international trade negotiations. In a statement to CBC News on Thursday, Matt …
Read More »There’s a battle brewing over generational fairness as Bloc Québécois demands a pension hike
A debate over how Ottawa chooses to divide its spending among age cohorts is ramping up as the Bloc Québécois pushes the Liberal minority government to boost Old Age Security (OAS) payments. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet put forward a motion Tuesday demanding that the government move forward with legislation that would …
Read More »Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet scores 97.25 per cent in confidence vote – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 21, 2023 6:59 pm Updated May 21, 2023 7:03 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet scored 97.25 per cent in a confidence vote at his party’s national convention on Saturday. It was …
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