No Talking Points
Host Aya Dufour sits down with the Leader of the Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, to discuss Canada-U.S. trade tensions, Mark Carney’s political agenda and the future of Quebec sovereignty.
Published October 27th, 2026 at 10:06am
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In our very first French bonus episode, host Aya Dufour sits down with the Leader of the Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, to discuss Canada-U.S. trade tensions, Mark Carney’s political agenda and the future of Quebec sovereignty.
Blanchet shares his views on U.S. tariffs and their impact on Quebec industries, the federal government’s approach to energy and major projects, and the implications of Bill C-39 for environmental protections and public consultation. He also discusses the Bloc’s prospects in upcoming by-elections.
No Talking Points is iPolitics’ signature weekly podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti and Publisher Brian Storseth. The show features candid, in-depth conversations with a rotating panel of guests on the latest developments in Canadian politics and global affairs.
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