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Bloc Québécois Seeks Coalition to Topple Liberal Government After Missed Legislative Deadline

  • The Bloc Québécois plans talks with other parties to oust the Liberal minority government after it failed to meet deadlines on bills protecting supply management and increasing old-age security.
  • Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet previously set a “pre-Christmas” election ultimatum for these bills.
  • The Liberals narrowly survived earlier confidence votes, facing increasing opposition unity.