Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Barsalou-Duval denounces proposed changes to air passenger rights

A May 25 press conference video shows the Bloc Québécois MP criticizing federal reforms to passenger rights. He and invited advocates described the changes as setbacks and warned that air travelers face long delays in getting compensation.

Barsalou-Duval renews push for public consultations on rail traffic impacts

A local Quebec outlet reported that the MP again asked Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon to launch public consultations on the effects of increased rail traffic in the region. The article frames the intervention as a continued effort to address community concerns about rail activity.

Parliamentary record shows activity on spring economic update implementation bill

Parliamentary records list Xavier Barsalou-Duval’s participation in House business on June 18, 2026, including the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act. The record shows formal legislative activity rather than a standalone media appearance.

Parliamentary record shows Barsalou-Duval participating in House business on Bill C-30

OpenParliament and the official parliamentary record show recent voting activity and House proceedings involving Xavier Barsalou-Duval in June 2026. The entries indicate he voted on Bill C-30 implementation measures and spoke in the House on a privilege matter, reflecting routine parliamentary work rather than a stand-alone public statement.

SimpleGov lists several June votes for Barsalou-Duval, including Bill C-30 measures

SimpleGov’s recent activity log shows Barsalou-Duval voting on multiple items in mid-June, including motions connected to Bill C-30 and other procedural business. The entries provide a concise public summary of his parliamentary activity over the past month.

Radio segment says Barsalou-Duval is denouncing federal inaction on the Driver Inc. trucking file

FM93 reports that Xavier Barsalou-Duval criticized the federal government for lax enforcement in the 'chauffeurs à rabais' case. He said more than 4,500 complaints are involved and called for coordination across immigration, transport, and employment ministries to address safety and tax-fraud concerns.

Barsalou-Duval’s Bloc introduced a new version of its seniors pension equality bill

His official communications page says the Bloc Québécois tabled a renewed bill calling for equal treatment for all seniors aged 65 and over eligible for Old Age Security. The proposal targets what the party describes as a discriminatory 10% benefit gap for retirees aged 65 to 74 compared with older seniors.

Barsalou-Duval again urges Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon to hold public rail consultations

A public X post says Xavier Barsalou-Duval is once again asking the federal transport minister to support public consultations on rail issues. The mention frames him as continuing to press the government on transportation policy and public engagement.

Interview highlights Barsalou-Duval’s criticism of the federal air passenger complaint system

A YouTube interview features Barsalou-Duval criticizing Ottawa’s plan to shift airline passenger complaints to third-party private arbitrators. He says the current system already has severe delays and argues the change would give airlines too much influence over the process.

Xavier Barsalou-Duval dénonce un recul majeur sur l'encadrement des pesticides.

Xavier Barsalou-Duval, député de Pierre-Boucher–Les Patriotes–Verchères, critique les nouvelles dispositions sur les pesticides du projet de loi C-30, affirmant qu'elles représentent un recul majeur dans la réglementation. Cette déclaration vise à souligner les risques pour l'environnement et la santé publique liés à la réduction des contrôles sur les pesticides.

On va se le dire: sans le travail de Xavier Barsalou-Duval, Ottawa n'aurait rien fait du tout dans le dossier des chauffeurs à rabais.

Un post sur Instagram met en avant l'implication de Xavier Barsalou-Duval dans le dossier des chauffeurs à rabais, affirmant que son travail a été essentiel pour obtenir des résultats. Ce contenu souligne son leadership et sa contribution à la résolution de ce problème, tout en critiquant l'inaction du gouvernement fédéral.

OpenParliament showed Xavier Barsalou-Duval speaking on transportation and trucking enforcement.

OpenParliament records a recent transportation debate entry in which Barsalou-Duval said Washington is asking the federal government to do more to fight the scourge of Driver Inc. truckers. The mention reflects his public position on transportation regulation and enforcement.

A public Facebook post quoted Xavier Barsalou-Duval saying the Canadian Transportation Agency had a regulatory capture problem.

A Facebook group post on Air Passenger Rights quoted Barsalou-Duval in French saying the agency had long had a regulatory capture problem and that there was now proof. The post amplified his criticism of the Canadian Transportation Agency's independence.

Xavier Barsalou-Duval appeared at a Bloc Québécois news conference criticizing the air passenger rights regime.

CPAC reports that Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval held a news conference with Jacob Charbonneau, co-founder and CEO of Flight Claim, about concerns over air passenger rights. The segment indicates the MP was publicly advancing criticism of the current regime and regulatory handling.

Global News declared Xavier Barsalou-Duval re-elected in Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères.

Global News reported that Xavier Barsalou-Duval of the Bloc Québécois was re-elected in Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères. The item is an election-result mention rather than a policy story.

Recent public mentions of Xavier Barsalou-Duval focus on transport policy, port funding, and rail issues.

Available search results show Barsalou-Duval appearing in recent committee evidence and transport-related coverage, including questions about Port of Québec funding and rail discussions. These mentions indicate continued activity on infrastructure and transportation policy, with no clear social-media posts identified in the provided results.

Press conference transcript shows Xavier Barsalou-Duval advocating on trucking safety issues.

Transport Canada’s transcript from October 2025 records Barsalou-Duval at a press conference with trucking industry representatives calling for ten federal actions to restore road safety. This is a public policy intervention rather than a personal statement, and it remains relevant as a recent public mention. The overall sentiment is neutral to mixed because it reflects concern about safety problems.

Xavier Barsalou-Duval criticizes Governor General wardrobe expenses.

Barsalou-Duval questions $150,000 allocated for wardrobe changes for Canada's new Governor General. The video raises concerns about government spending priorities.

Xavier Barsalou-Duval comments on government pension spending.

Barsalou-Duval highlights that over $1 million annually is paid out in pensions, suggesting concerns about government expenditure. The video received 541 views within 2 days of posting.

Transport Action Canada meets with Xavier Barsalou-Duval on VIA Rail and Alto High Speed Rail.

House of Commons Transportation Committee Vice-Chair Xavier Barsalou-Duval met with Transport Action Canada board members to discuss VIA Rail service reliability and the Alto High Speed Rail project. The discussion focused on concerns regarding the Siemens Venture train fleet and CN operational restrictions.