Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said his party is prepared for an early election as he argued for his motion asking the government to push forward one of the Bloc’s private member’s bills.
Blanchet has said the minority Liberal government needs to pass two Bloc bills before Oct. 29 to secure his party’s support in confidence motions: Bill C-319, to amend the Old Age Security Act, and Bill C-282, which is related to supply management.
The party’s Oct. 1 motion calls for the government “to take the necessary steps to ensure that a royal recommendation is granted as soon as possible to Bill C-319.” A royal recommendation is given by a minister and is required for bills that impact the budget….