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What is the main goal of the Bloc Quebecois?
To create the sovereign nation of Quebec.
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When did the Bloc become an official party?
June 15, 1991.
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Where is the Bloc Quebecois on the economic spectrum?
The BQ are left of center on the economic spectrum.
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What environmental act do the BQ strongly support?
The Kyoto Protocol.
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What are the supporters of Bloc called?
Blocquistes
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How does the Bloc feel about immigration into Quebec?
Don't want immigration into Quebec.
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What was the Quiet Revolution?
A period of modernization in Quebec that encouraged the growth of the province and its people. Non-violent.
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What do the Bloc want implemented on big businesses?
The Bloc want to implement higher taxes on big businesses.
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What industries do they not want Quebec to be so dependent on?
The Oil and Natural Gas industries.
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In how many provinces can you vote for the Bloc Quebecois and which is it?
One; Quebec
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What two crazy ideas do they support?
Legalization of gay marriage, and small amounts of Marijuana.
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When was the Clarity Act passed?
It was passed in December of 1999.
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What is the Bloc Quebecois doing for older workers?
The Bloc want to implement an income support program for aging employees.
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What energy source do the Bloc want Quebec to utilize?
Wind and water resources.
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What is the Clarity Act?
A bill that sets out the conditions that must be met before a province can separate from Canada
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What qualifications do the Bloc want on immigration?
Want stricter border control meaning people entering Quebec must speak French.
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Who was the first leader of the Bloc Party? Who is the present day leader?
Lucien Bouchard (First Leader) Daniel Paillé (Present Day) 1990-1996 2011-present
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What is the Bloc's economic ideology?
The Bloc Quebecois' economic ideology is welfare state and Keynesian economics.
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What environmental program does the BQ want to re-establish and improve?
eco AUTO Rebate Program for fuel-efficient vehicles.
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What is the Parti Quebecois' relationship to the Bloc?
They are two separate parties that have similar goals and work together to achieve them.
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What is the Bloc Quebecois doing to equalize pay in the workplace?
They want to adopt The Federal Pay Equality Act.
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What Act did PM Trudeau enforce after the Quiet Revolution in response to the FLQ crisis?
The War Measure Act.
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Which accord tried to recognize Quebec as a distinct society?
The Meech Lake Accord
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How much money does the Bloc want to put towards green energy?
$750 million
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What is the best political party in Canada?
The Rhino Party!!!!!