Bloc Québécois

British

/ blɒk keɪbɛˈkwɑː /

noun

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

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"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

The leader of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, Yves‑Francois Blanchet, drew smirks with his May critique of Alberta's prospective independence.

From Barron's

The leader of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, Yves‑Francois Blanchet, said it was "reassuring and promising."

From Barron's

The Bloc Quebecois, which promotes independence for the French-speaking province, has 22 seats.

From Barron's

Only Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Québécois and Elizabeth May, the other Green co-leader, retained their seats while Mark Carney became an MP for the first time.

From BBC

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