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Bloc Québécois

British  
/ blɒk keɪbɛˈkwɑː /

noun

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

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The upcoming Terrebonne election will be a re-match between Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste and Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

"We all lead political parties. But today? There are no Conservatives. There are no Liberals, New Democrats, Greens or Bloc Québécois," Poilievre said in his own remarks at Friday's vigil.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

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

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

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2021

The sweep partly reflected a loss of interest in other parties, particularly the separatist Bloc Québécois, among Quebecers beyond Montreal.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2015