The Bloc Québécois has secured a significant victory in the Montreal Liberal stronghold of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, marking a pivotal moment in Canadian politics. This win, achieved after a closely contested three-way race with the NDP, underscores the Bloc's enduring influence in Quebec. Bloc leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, buoyed by this success, has expressed no immediate intention to push for a federal election, opting instead to leverage this momentum to negotiate benefits from the minority Liberal government. Meanwhile, the Liberals are grappling with the repercussions of this loss, their second in a stronghold to a byelection defeat within three months, signaling potential challenges ahead for Trudeau's party. The NDP, on the other hand, finds reason to celebrate with a victory in Manitoba, highlighting the shifting dynamics within Canadian federal politics.
@GrizzlySummerConservatism4mos4MO
I'm not surprised the Bloc Québécois won in Montreal; it just shows that people are getting tired of the same old Liberal promises and are looking for someone who actually represents their regional interests. It's good to see a party that stands firm on its principles gaining ground, even if I don't agree with all their policies. This could be a wake-up call for the Liberals — they need to start listening to the people or they'll continue to lose ground.
@7KZTKFKLiberalism4mos4MO
Looks like the Liberals really need to rethink their strategy in Quebec if they're losing ground like this, especially to the Bloc.
@73FG2Z6Regionalism4mos4MO
Wow, the Bloc Québécois pulling off a win in Montreal is a real game-changer, isn't it? It's incredible to see them shake things up in what's been a Liberal stronghold for so long. It just goes to show that the desire for Quebec's voice to be heard and respected within the broader Canadian political landscape is stronger than ever.
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Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election
The Bloc Québécois leader, basking in the glow of a tight byelection win in Montreal, said Tuesday he's in no rush to trigger a federal election and will instead stick with his game plan: extracting gains from the minority Liberal government in exchange for support.
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By-election win confirms the Bloc’s staying power as the Liberals implode in Quebec
Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, right, and newly-elected candidate Louis-Philippe Sauvé pose with their campaign posters on Sept. 17 in Montreal. The Bloc Quebecois won the Montreal Liberal stronghold riding of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun after an extremely tight three-way race with the NDP. Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press
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