Monday, June 22, 2026
ADVT 
National

Bloc leader Blanchet denies allegations

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Jul, 2020 05:42 PM
  • Bloc leader Blanchet denies allegations

The leader of the Bloc Quebecois is categorically denying allegations that were made against him Tuesday night in an anonymous Facebook post.

Yves-Francois Blanchet reacted today through his spokeswoman, Carolane Landry.

Landry says in a statement that Blanchet "unequivocally denies" the allegations, adding the Bloc leader is inviting the person who published the post to make an official complaint to authorities.

Landry says it is Blanchet's continued wish that the justice system be used to protect real victims of criminal acts.

She says Blanchet will continue his professional activities as Bloc leader and will not make any further comment on the allegations.

MORE National ARTICLES

Scheer Stuck On Dual Citizenship While Promoting Tough-On-Crime Agenda

Andrew Scheer was out promoting his plan to tackle gang-related violence Friday but found himself on the defensive about his dual citizenship and other tight spots instead of the signature Conservative tough-on-crime agenda.

Scheer Stuck On Dual Citizenship While Promoting Tough-On-Crime Agenda

Feds Fight Ruling On Compensation For Failures In First Nations Child Services

Feds Fight Ruling On Compensation For Failures In First Nations Child Services
The government on Friday officially asked the Federal Court to review of the tribunal's September ruling.

Feds Fight Ruling On Compensation For Failures In First Nations Child Services

Tenant Evicted Under 'Draconian' Pot Law Loses Bid To Be Allowed Back Home

Tenant Evicted Under 'Draconian' Pot Law Loses Bid To Be Allowed Back Home
In his ruling, an Ontario judge decided that allowing Jeffrey Brodie to go back home could result in the unlicensed pot retailer, CAFE, resuming its illicit marijuana sales on the site.

Tenant Evicted Under 'Draconian' Pot Law Loses Bid To Be Allowed Back Home

N.L. Marijuana Party Hopeful Misses Nomination Deadline Over Paperwork Confusion

A Newfoundland beekeeper who intended to run as a Marijuana Party candidate in this month's federal election had his hopes dashed when he realized too late that he was missing necessary paperwork.    

N.L. Marijuana Party Hopeful Misses Nomination Deadline Over Paperwork Confusion

John Buchanan, Folksy Nova Scotia Premier Who Held Office For 12 Years, Dies At 88

HALIFAX - Former Nova Scotia premier John Buchanan, whose political charm propelled his Progressive Conservatives to four consecutive majority governments, has died in Halifax at the age of 88.    

John Buchanan, Folksy Nova Scotia Premier Who Held Office For 12 Years, Dies At 88

Quebec Parents Seek Class Action Against Makers Of 'Addictive' Fortnite Game

Montreal-based Calex Legal is seeking to sue Epic Games Inc., the U.S. company behind the popular online video game, as well as its Canadian affiliate based in British Columbia.

Quebec Parents Seek Class Action Against Makers Of 'Addictive' Fortnite Game