Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet believes both the Liberals and Conservatives will reignite separatist sentiments in Quebec, while former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s involvement in the election is seen as potentially beneficial. Despite a decline in support for independence, Blanchet is convinced that any Canadian government will fuel the idea of Quebec sovereignty, with a potential referendum on independence promised by the Parti Québécois in 2026. However, Quebec’s focus on Canada-U.S. relations currently gives the Liberals strong support in the province, overshadowing the push for independence.
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Who is Don Davies, the newly appointed interim leader of the federal NDP?
The New Democratic Party of Canada has appointed Don Davies as its interim leader following Jagmeet Singh's resignation after losing his seat in the April 28 federal election. Born in Edmonton in 1963, Davies has been an MP since 2008, winning six consecutive elections in Vancouver Kingsway, and has held various roles in Parliamentary associations. With the NDP's recent decline to 7 seats and Alberta's provincial NDP severing ties, the party is focused on rebuilding,...
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