
Yves-François Blanchet
Bloc Québécois
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Inc. | 6 | $710,602,576.64 |
| CAE inc. | 13 | $313,507,889.45 |
| MDA SPACE LTD. | 1 | $31,994,356.59 |
| Aerospace Industries Association of Canada | 1 | $40,000.01 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-06-21Recent news, social media, and press mentions
iPolitics highlights Blanchet's comments on Alberta defining itself as a nation.
iPolitics reported Blanchet saying Alberta must define itself as a nation if it wants to separate from Canada. The article frames the comments as part of a wider debate over national identity and separatism.
View source →BBC profile recounts Yves-François Blanchet's role as Bloc Québécois leader.
BBC published a profile of Yves-François Blanchet describing him as leading the Bloc Québécois into a federal election for the third time. The piece frames him as a central figure in Quebec politics and places his leadership in the context of a competitive federal landscape.
View source →YouTube clip shows Blanchet responding to Doug Ford's comments about separatists.
A YouTube video captures Blanchet reacting to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's warning that separatists in Quebec would be disastrous for the country. The clip suggests Blanchet pushed back on Ford's framing in a partisan exchange.
View source →CBC video shows Blanchet answering questions after the French-language leaders' debate.
CBC posted video of Blanchet responding to questions shortly after the French-language leaders' debate in Montreal. The post indicates a live campaign setting focused on debate performance and post-debate messaging.
View source →CBC reports Blanchet spent the campaign's final days focusing on vulnerable Bloc seats.
CBC reported that with two days left in the campaign, Blanchet spent most of his time trying to shore up support in ridings that were once considered safe for the Bloc. The coverage suggests the party was under pressure in key Quebec constituencies.
View source →Global News quotes Blanchet criticizing Mark Carney's attention to Quebec.
Global News reported Blanchet saying that Mark Carney does not 'give a damn' about Quebec. The remark reflects a confrontational Bloc message aimed at portraying the Liberal leader as insufficiently attentive to Quebec interests.
View source →Facebook post shares Blanchet's 'artificial country' remark from the campaign.
A Facebook group post quotes Blanchet calling Canada an 'artificial country' during a campaign news conference. The post uses the comment to debate Quebec nationalism and federal unity.
View source →Blanchet responded critically to the Spring Economic Update.
Data Trail describes Blanchet as responding to the federal Spring Economic Update with a critical assessment. The mention places him in the context of Bloc scrutiny of the government's fiscal direction.
View source →Blanchet was featured in coverage of Bloc and Parti Québécois unity messaging.
A YouTube video posted within the last week shows Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Yves-François Blanchet presenting an image of unity between their parties. The clip references the political movement around MPs deciding whether to remain in Ottawa or shift into Quebec politics.
View source →Coverage tracks Bloc Québécois scrutiny of Bill C-282 timing in the Senate.
The Western Producer reports that clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-282 in the Senate is not expected until November, beyond the Bloc Québécois deadline for triggering a response. The item highlights ongoing legislative pressure tied to Blanchet's party.
View source →Recent national coverage includes Blanchet in the context of federal political debate.
The National Observer's Blanchet tag page shows him appearing in broader national news coverage, including current federal commentary. The snippet provided does not specify a single event but indicates recent public mention.
View source →Maclean's maintains an archive of recent Yves-François Blanchet stories.
Maclean's tag page lists recent and archived coverage related to Blanchet. The snippet suggests continued public and media attention, though no single fresh development is detailed in the excerpt.
View source →Bloc Leader Blanchet Responds to Spring Economic Update with Critical Assessment
Accompanied by MPs Christine Normandin and Yves Perron, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet provided commentary following the government's Spring Economic Update 2026. The leader maintained a critical position regarding the government's economic proposals.
View source →Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet visits Washington to express Quebec's trade interests.
Yves-François Blanchet is in Washington, D.C., to relay Quebec's interests to U.S. officials and business groups. He criticizes the federal government for not prioritizing trade negotiations with the U.S. The visit aims to advocate for Quebec amid ongoing economic discussions.
View source →Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet discusses the Spring Economic Update 2026.
The day after the government's Spring Economic Update 2026, Yves-François Blanchet weighed in on the fiscal measures. He provided commentary on economic policies affecting Quebec. The discussion highlights the Bloc Québécois' stance on federal budgeting.
View source →Yves-François Blanchet opposes Conservative motion on Alberta bitumen pipeline.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet voted against a Conservative motion supporting an Alberta bitumen pipeline to B.C. He called the Ottawa-Alberta MOU a trap that should not exist due to Canada's need for clean energy transition. The Bloc prioritizes environmental concerns over fossil fuel projects.
View source →Yves-François Blanchet shares comments the day after by-elections with MPs.
Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois, joined by MPs Christine Normandin and Yves Perron, shares remarks following the Liberal Party’s victory in three vacant ridings by-elections. He takes questions from journalists after his statement. The event was on April 14, 2026.
View source →Yves-François Blanchet speaks at the Bloc Québécois caucus in Ottawa.
Yves-François Blanchet, chef du Bloc Québécois, prononce une allocution d’ouverture au caucus de son parti à Ottawa. The video notes audio issues from the source.
View source →Yves-François Blanchet discusses China, Trump, and PQ relations amid parliamentary resumption.
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet addresses federal politics resumption at the House of Commons, covering trade negotiations, Donald Trump threats, and Parti Québécois relations. He provides an update on the current situation.
View source →Yves-François Blanchet held a press conference on Parliament Hill.
The Bloc Québécois leader spoke to reporters at a press point on the Hill. Details of the discussion were not specified in the available information. This occurred recently ahead of parliamentary sessions.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Activities
President of Diffusion YFB Inc., an inactive trust company located in Shawinigan, Quebec
Gifts
Gift (Code) Received 2024/01/15
Nature
Room upgrade and welcome gifts (rum and cigars)
Source
Melia Internacionale Varadero Hotel, Cuba
Circumstances
Advantages provided by the hotel because I have been identified as a Member of the House of Commons
Gift (Code) Received 2024/07/25
Nature
Two tickets to attend a session of the National Bank Open
Source
Tennis Canada
Circumstances
Invitation sent by the organizers of the tennis tournament
Investment in Private Corporations
Controlling interest in Diffusion YFB Inc., an inactive trust company located in Shawinigan, Quebec
Liabilities
Two VISA credit cards
Line of credit and personal loan with Desjardins
Amount payable to Revenu Québec
Amount payable to the Canada Revenue Agency
Sponsored Travel
Name of Member
Yves-François Blanchet
Name of any person accompanying the Member (if any)
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Destination(s)
Barcelona, Spain
Purpose of the trip
Invited as speaker
Sponsor of trip (official name)
The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament
Travel dates
2023/09/04 to 2023/09/11 (7 days)
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's liabilities
Line of credit with Scotiabank
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Employment income from the House of Commons
Next 12 months:
Employment income from the House of Commons
Contact Information
101, 201, 203-1969 de Périgny boulevard Chambly, Quebec J3L 4C3