Who is Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet?

Bloc Québécois calls for ‘buy Canadian’ act to counter U.S. protectionist measures

QUÉBEC - Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet called Monday for Canada to adopt a law that encourages the federal government to purchase goods made in the country.

Will the independent party, promised just a few weeks ago to an undivided reign over Quebec, be able to curb the momentum that seems to benefit the new Liberal leader, Mark Carney?

Who is Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet?

Blanchet has led Quebec's sovereigntist party since 2019, after spending time in provincial politics.

Blanchet Says Bloc Will Stand Up for Quebec’s Economy in the Federal Election

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says he expects this election campaign to be mostly centred on the issue of U.S. tariffs, and that he wants to ensure Quebec’s interests are represented. During a press conference in Montreal on March 23, the day the election was called, Blanchet took issue with U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy on Gaza and Ukraine, and said Canada and Quebec should act as “allies” facing the Trump presiden…

In a context of trade war, Quebecers will not give in to "the argument of fear," says Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet.

Quebec's priorities are absent from the speeches of other parties, said Yves-François Blanchet.