Liberals have until October 29 to respond to Bloc-National’s demands
THE Quebec Bloc gives the Liberal government until October 29 to adopt two bills 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 with a view to bringing down the government.
MPs will vote on a motion on Wednesday This could — but probably won’t — bring down the minority Liberal government, and the Conservatives have already warned the House of Commons that more such votes are coming.
The NDP and the Bloc Québécois have announced that they will oppose the motion in a vote that will take place after question period on Wednesday.
In exchange for its support, the Bloc wants the government to increase old age security for all seniors and strengthen Canada’s supply management system.
Blanchet says that if the government accepts his demands, the Liberals will avoid an election before Christmas.
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