Bloc Québécois faces setback as Quebec shifts toward Liberals

In a surprising turn at the 2025 Canadian federal election, the Bloc Québécois experienced a significant setback, losing about a third of their seats. Despite the rise of the Liberal Party under Mark Carney, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet vowed to continue advocating for Quebec's interests. Political scientist Stéphanie Chouinard noted the paradoxical situation, highlighting Quebecers' preference for collaboration.