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By Laura Osman and Nojoud Al Mallees The Canadian Press
Posted September 25, 2024 1:35 pm
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Quebec premier wants Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government
The Bloc Québécois is giving the Liberal government a deadline of Oct. 29 to pass two pieces of legislation related to old-age security and supply management.
If the Liberals do not comply, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet says his party will begin discussions with other opposition parties about toppling the government.
Members of Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a motion that could — but likely won’t — bring down the minority Liberal government, and the Conservatives have already put the House of Commons on notice that more such votes are coming.
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The NDP and Bloc Québécois say they will oppose the motion in a vote that’s set to happen after question period on Wednesday.
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In exchange for its support, the Bloc wants the government to increase old-age security for all seniors and bolster Canada’s supply management system.
Blanchet says if the government agrees to its demands, the Liberals will avoid an election before Christmas.
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