Bloc eyes provincial PQ win, but says it won’t affect strategy in the House: ‘our goal has always been the same’

The Bloc Québécois is supporting the sovereignty-focused Parti Québécois in the next provincial election, which could mean the federal party is less likely to collaborate with the minority Liberal government, says political scientist Eric Montigny.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet told reporters on Sept. 15 that his party would ‘collaborate with anyone who favours Quebec’s interests.’The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ELEANOR WAND

September 18, 2025

The Bloc Québécois is less likely to collaborate with the governing Liberals while backing the staunchly sovereigntist Parti Québécois ahead of next year's provincial election, says one political scientist, but the federal party insists strong provincial ties won’t alt...

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