The Bloc Québécois Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) are gearing up for a showdown with the Liberals as they prepare to challenge the federal government’s handling of the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. With Mark Carney set to unveil his inaugural budget this fall and a controversial major projects bill causing a stir, Bloc Québécois MNAs are poised to assert their influence.
The Bloc Québécois MNAs will convene in Quebec City on Monday and Tuesday to strategize for the upcoming parliamentary session starting on Sept. 15. This session marks the first after the election that saw a minority Liberal government come into power in April.
The emergence of the Liberal government has impacted the Bloc Québécois’ support base, with a party source attributing this shift partly to the Canada-U.S. trade conflict, which appears to favor the Liberal Party led by Mark Carney.
Bloc Québécois House Leader Christine Normandin emphasized the need to safeguard Quebec’s interests amidst the trade crisis, cautioning against marginalizing the province and its concerns in the process. She underscored the party’s commitment to championing environmental protection and combating climate change, criticizing the Conservatives’ stance on the Liberal-backed Bill C-5 aimed at expediting major projects considered of national importance.
Despite a reduced presence in the House, the Bloc Québécois remains optimistic and determined to leverage its position in parliamentary committees to advance key initiatives. Normandin highlighted the party’s willingness to collaborate with both the Liberals and the Conservatives while remaining steadfast in advocating for Quebec’s best interests.
Looking ahead, the Bloc Québécois plans to enhance its collaboration with the Parti Québécois, aligning efforts to support their shared objectives leading up to the 2026 Quebec elections. Normandin affirmed their commitment to actively engage on the ground and extend assistance to the Parti Québécois as both parties navigate the evolving political landscape in Quebec.
