Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet announced that his party will not support Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s upcoming non-confidence motion, ensuring the Liberal government will remain in power and an early election is unlikely. Blanchet criticized the motion, stating it “contains absolutely nothing” and dismissed any alignment with Conservative values, emphasizing the Bloc’s focus on serving Quebecers.
Poilievre, riding high in the polls, is eager to trigger an election centered on opposition to the federal carbon tax. However, with the Bloc’s opposition, the motion is unlikely to succeed. The NDP, led by Jagmeet Singh, has remained non-committal about its stance on the motion, but Blanchet’s decision effectively nullifies its impact.
The Liberals, holding 154 seats, require support from either the Bloc or the NDP to maintain their majority. While Blanchet’s support buys them time, he has yet to secure firm policy commitments from the government, such as a pension increase for seniors.
The Conservatives remain determined to push for an election, while the Liberals, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, aim to continue governing and pass key legislation.