Wednesday, July 1, 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

Child Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In The Driveway Of A Vancouver Island Home

Child Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In The Driveway Of A Vancouver Island Home
A child has been hit and killed in the driveway of a home on southern Vancouver Island.

Child Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In The Driveway Of A Vancouver Island Home

Canada, California Plan To Work Together To Make Cleaner Cars, Cut Emissions

Canada, California Plan To Work Together To Make Cleaner Cars, Cut Emissions
OTTAWA — Canada and California are planning to harmonize their efforts to cut pollution from cars and pickup trucks.

Canada, California Plan To Work Together To Make Cleaner Cars, Cut Emissions

Canada Adds Right-wing Extremist Groups To Terrorist List

OTTAWA — For the first time, Canada has placed right-wing extremist groups on the national list of terrorist organizations.

Canada Adds Right-wing Extremist Groups To Terrorist List

Youth Overdose Is Grounds For Secure Care Treatment, Pediatrician Tells Inquest

VICTORIA — A British Columbia pediatrician who treats children and youth struggling with substance abuse issues says he supports placing young people in treatment facilities against their will if they have suffered an overdose.

Youth Overdose Is Grounds For Secure Care Treatment, Pediatrician Tells Inquest

Feds Double Spending To Renovate Historic Home Of Sir John A. Macdonald

KINGSTON, Ont. — The home of Canada's first prime minister is getting an extra $1.1 million from the federal government for promised renovations.

Feds Double Spending To Renovate Historic Home Of Sir John A. Macdonald

Quebec Mother To Serve At Least 10 Years In Killing Of Young Daughters

LAVAL, Que. — A Quebec mother convicted in the killings of her two young daughters has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison before she is eligible for parole.

Quebec Mother To Serve At Least 10 Years In Killing Of Young Daughters