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Bloc Québécois

British  
/ blɒk keɪbɛˈkwɑː /

noun

  1. (in Canada) a political party that advocates autonomy for Quebec

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The sovereigntist Bloc Québécois have maintained a vote share of 8%, although it remains to be seen how that translates into seats.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

On Thursday, he found himself placed on the spot repeatedly by his three opponents: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire, who introduced a motion Thursday in the House of Commons calling for an investigation, said he was “outraged” by the allegations.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The Bloc Québécois may also back some Liberal bills.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2021

A wild card was the separatist Bloc Québécois, which got a much-needed boost in a leaders debate.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2021

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