@thatgenxwidower.bsky.social:
Blanchet, Leader of the Bloc Quebeçois says that Canada is not a real country…you know who else said that? Elon Musk. Vote accordingly. #cdnpoli
What a pathetic cowardly loser Blanchet is to speak such nastiness when Canada is being threatened with destruction by the Orange Nazis and our country is at risk of being betrayed and given away to Putin via the USA by Harper and his Canada-hating piss boy, Pierre Poilievre, if your hateful comments make the cons win the election.
Not surprising though, in my view, Blanchet is as vile as the USA Repuglicans, and the white supremacist Fucker Truckers that tried to overthrow our democratically elected gov’t and tortured, harassed, physically assaulted and abused Ottawa residents for weeks, and pissed and shit on front steps of family homes during a pandemic (that killed and sickened many).
You are a douche fucker traitor Blanchet. You and your quisling evil queen Danielle Smith can ride off into the Florida sunset together and rot with the orange rapist convicted felon – take some history books with you. Your betrayal makes me ashamed I was born in Quebec.
@amirattaran.bsky.social April 26, 2025:
Seriously, what an asshole. He’s copying Trump saying Canada has an artificial border.
Maybe Quebec should become the English-speaking 51st state if separatists think Canada is so awful
@dnadoc12.bsky.social:
Maybe Quebec would like to become the 51st state. I’m sure that the Yanks won’t respect their language laws. So, let’s see how the Bloc likes that.
@hellostephano.bsky.social:
“Blanchet calls Canada ‘an artificial country with very little meaning’”
Wow. Adieu, Bloc Québécois. You’re finished.
@lynnemcd.bsky.social:
Blanchet is French-Canadian. I assume his ancestors go back to the 1650’s when Louis XIV sent his soldats et Fille du Roi to settle the New World. Is he saying he and his ancestors are fake and insignificant? Is he saying Quebec is fake & insignificant?
@aj-hamilton.bsky.social:
Best thing that can happen Monday:
Carney majority
Singh seat loss
PP seat loss or gets turfed
PQ big seat losses
Mean girls raging as most of us are trying to save our country!
@singist.bsky.social:
Holy shit did he misread the room.Or he got paid the big bucks. Raping billionaires want Canada, badly. Smells like election interference to me.
@moeman61.bsky.social:
A Liberal majority means his Bloc become even more irrelevant.
The Bloc survives on pure wool votes, nothing else.
Pretty much equivalent to the rural votes in Alberta.
Bloc = UCP.
@moeman61.bsky.social:
blanchet is a leech. He may end up with a bigger lifetime Canadian pension than PP. Irony weeps. Democracy, Canadian Style [Canada] Elbows Up!
@democracycan.bsky.social:
Blanchett/BQ just exists to split the vote. He said himself during the English debate he has absolutely zero interest in being PM of Canada
@1marzipan.bsky.social:
There goes my trip back to Quebec City. I’ll go to Nova Scotia instead.
@tomwhittaker.bsky.social:
We all need to vote with our wallet.
@annie56.bsky.social:
Wow. He can go if he does not love our country. Go and make it on your own. You will fail miserably.
@alexandros2112.bsky.social:
Another idiot who leads a Canadian political party
@aegeanlyfe.bsky.social:
He leads a Quebec interest only party. And yes, he is an idiot!
@killntime.bsky.social:
People he’s a separatist that’s what he’s supposed to say, it’s like everyone forgot that the Bloc ‘s long term goal is to break Canada up he is just good at masking it with a message of “Looking out” for the best interest of Quebec. He wants power just like Pierre he just has a different approach.
@stephenlautens.bsky.social:
Blanchet and Singh feel the ice cold hand of irrelevant obscurity tapping them on their shoulders. #cdnpoli
@beppil007.bsky.social:
www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec…
“We are, whether we like it or not, part of an artificial country with very little meaning, called Canada” Blanchet said…during a campaign stop in Shawinigan, Que.’
If Blanchet thinks this is going to win him the vote, he’s completely delusional.
Quelle connerie.
@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social:
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PM Mark Carney rejects Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet assertion that Canada is an “artificial country”
Big Daddy called him out in Sheldon Cooper style: “ No muss, no fuss and not a single cuss” I cussed enough for all canada #elbowsup #markcarneyforpm #cdnpoli #voteliberal #neverpoilievre #never51state
@ddrae.bsky.social:
Nothing good can come from that comment for Blanchet. He’s trying to get a few seats and the people of Quebec are patriotic. Such bullshit
@suze-bsky.bsky.social:
I think we should give the Quebecois some credit, they know the importance of this election the same as we do and they know Blanchet, they’ll do the right thing according to their riding.
@ddrae.bsky.social:
They will. Everyone has a choice. We just hope for the best for Canada.
@michel24.bsky.social:
In 2021, the bloc won 32 seats. Poll aggregators predict 23 seats this time. It’s still way too much, but it’s a step in the right direction. The historical low was 4 seats, the high was 54.
@mtler.bsky.social:
Blanchet had managed the campaign without any self inflicted wound, until now…
@john335i.bsky.social:
Sure looked like a country last night hearing our national anthem at the Montreal Bell Centre. Shame on mister Blanchet, does he really believe Quebec would be better on its own right now?He’s ego is a cock roach!
@tylean5.bsky.social:
Blanchet thinks far too highly of himself.
@gijoke.bsky.social
BQ is an artificial party without any utility at all. Even more now with what is going on everywhere.
@blue-barbie.bsky.social:
Carney will protect Canada from becoming like us!!!
@msclarke.bsky.social:
Quebec is a valued part of Canada. People are amazing. They deserved better than Blanchet
@kalax.me:
he needs to get his head out of his ass.
Quebecers don’t agree with him
@bill-comeau.bsky.social:
Blanchet, Bloc Quebecois leader: “We are, [whether] we like it or not, part of an artificial country”
While Mark Carney asks Canadians to come together to fight Trump, the BQ leader attacks Canada. This is not going to help us stay united. Shame on Blanchet. I hope he loses votes. I hope he loses his seat, Pee Pee MAGA traitor too!#CanadaStrong
@janmoleski.bsky.social:
I could tolerate Blanchet until this moment. I knew this is what he believed, but he was civil.
At this point, I think Quebecers prefer to be a province of Canada and not the 51st US state.
Bad timing, Blanchet.
He’s probably pissed that Carney hasn’t met with him yet.
@brenttoderian.bsky.social:
“We are, whether we like it or not, part of an artificial country with very little meaning, called Canada,” Blanchet said in English…
“It’s a foreign parliament because this nation is not mine.”
One of many reasons why I’d be happy with Carney winning a bunch of seats in Quebec.
I hope Carney beats both the Bloc AND Poilievre for seats in Quebec.
Strong Quebec in a Strong Canada.
@edgeoerin.com:
Generally, Yves-François Blanchet is prudent and displays good judgement, but in calling Canada “an artificial country” he flexed his inner ignorance in a Trumpian – meaning ‘stupid’ – way
@radioplum.bsky.social:
Fuck you Blanchet, tu nous manqueras pas non plus
« Singh ne me manquera pas », déclare Yves-François Blanchet
Singh ne regrette pas sa décision de na pas avoir déclenché des élections à l’automne
@northwitch.bsky.social:
Fuck Yves Francois Blanchet.
@lasantink.bsky.social:
I think many Quebecers would say the same…
@duncandixoncoffee.me:
Oh my God what an asshole! I hadn’t read this. Thanks for the heads up!
Good Witch of the North
@northwitch.bsky.social:
What a thing to say, especially days before an election. Good God.
@clnz.bsky.social:
Blanchet doesn’t speak for Canada—and never has. At a time when sovereignty should be front and centre, he’s chasing headlines with Trump drama.
It’s not about principle. It’s desperation. Carney chose stability. #Blanchet chose chaos.
Canada deserves better.
cdnpoli #elxn2025 #CarneyForCanada
@lalegault.bsky.social:
Blanchet doubling down on his comment that Canada is ‘an artificial country of little meaning,’ is certainly a choice as Québécois national pride is higher than it has been in a half century.
@larrydallas1977.bsky.social 4 days ago:
Blanchet just called the CPC plan MUSK like.
He says they stole the plan from Musk and The Republicans.
@wallykibler.bsky.social:
Blanchet sounds more and more like a western separatist every day
@real-myles-away.bsky.social:
The major parties are back on the #elxn45 campaign trail today & staying on message.
Carney: Canada is good.
Poilievre: Carney is bad
Singh: I’m still here!
Blanchet: Fuck Canada!
Status quo
cdnpoli
Canada
@electricbluesfan.bsky.social:
Liberal Leader Mark Carney addressed the controversy without naming Blanchet directly: “Some people, on both sides of our border, claim that we’re not a real country. They couldn’t be more wrong. Canada is more than a nation. We are a confederation.”
CDNPoli #Carney
@lalegault.bsky.social:
4 out of the 5 political party leaders in Canada (Poilievre, May, Singh, and Blanchet) are at the risk of losing their seats because they have become entitled and tired and it’s time for that type of change in Canada.
Blanchet is exactly that type of old school Québecois man who insults you to your face and tells you it is not an insult because it’s true. As a politician now campaigning to save his own seat, not sure that is going to play as good strategy.
@zenwanderer.bsky.social:
Blanchet can stand up and spout verbal diarrhea like this but ypu can be certain that he will gladly take his fucking pension when the time comes.
I’m hoping that time comes on Monday.
Dangerous assholes must be ousted.
Mark Carney for PM
Target 190+ Lib seats
Get out the vote
@pjfairview.bsky.social:
Blanchet is just like #PP …where do these guys get off running down Canada?! Doesn’t seem like their lives are so bad but they feel free to crap talk their own country. I don’t want that kind of person in a leadership role. I want a patriot at the helm. #VoteLiberal #TeamCarney #CanadaStrong
@emewm.bsky.social:
Proud Canadian
That comment is offensive. I had to hear it twice b4 I believed he said it.me too
Perhaps I’ve misconstrued the intent but just when Quebecers really stood out loud with the rest of the Country, Blanchet just kinda pissed on it.
I stand with Quebec as I stand with all of the Provinces & Territories
@clnz.bsky.social:
to CPAC TV
Blanchet has lost all respect. There’s no Quebec sovereignty without Canadian sovereignty. He’s using division for political gain, not the good of Quebec or Canada. A shameful, arrogant move.
@glynbowerman.bsky.social:
Today, Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet called Canada “an artificial country with very little meaning.”
And I’m prepared to have that conversation. But I suspect many Indigenous people would love to enter the chat, and I’m not sure he’d love where that would go.
@pdponderings.bsky.social:
Yves-François Blanchet is running to be PM of an artificial country?
And he wants votes?
By artificial Canadians? More than intelligence is missing from his statement.
Dear citizens across this very real country you are uniquely you.
Yr vote IS NOT Artificial
@patriciacampbell.bsky.social:
Blanchet needs to fkn go….like yesterday
@canaqua.bsky.social:
Trump is a liar.
Poiliervre is a losing liar.
Singh is losing his seat.
Radio Canada is trying to help Blanchet.
Carney is a statesman.
@shannonpeel.bsky.social:
Today Blanchet Called Canada an artificial country with little meaning
Sounds like he wants Quebec to be an American state b/c Quebec will not survive if Canada is annexed
The US constitution has a clause saying they must take Quebec as a State – No vote needed
Blanchet shows he is not for Canada & doesn’t understand the threat that is Trump
Calling Canada an artificial country with little meaning is insulting & rude on a regular day
In today’s trade war it is as traitorous as Danielle Smith and Kevin O’Leary
@charlescooper.bsky.social:
If Quebec wants to separate, that’s fine, they should separate. I have zero interest in oppressing Quebec.
Meanwhile, this is no time for Blanchet to be trashing the country that actually gives him a national voice.
@chipsauxbbq.bsky.social:
Alors comme ça, quand Musk a écrit que le Canada n’était pas un vrai pays, on avait Blanchet qui rigolait dans son coin? So, when Mysk wrote that Canada wasn’t a real country, Blanchet was laughing in the corner?
@nancyeaton.bsky.social:
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Not surprising coming from Singh & Blanchet. Hopefully, voters understand they are being manipulated for the 3rd & 4th party leader’s benefit. Singh & Blanchet couldn’t care less about country. It is not even about party, it is all about their personal power & paycheques. Shameful.
@bobbyangelini.bsky.social:
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Bloc Québécois Leader #Yves-FrançoisBlanchet has joined the “Let’s Divide Canada As Much As We Can Crowd“ with his insulting comment about Canada being “an artificial country with very little meaning.”
If you don’t like Canada Blanchet, why don’t you just go fuck yourself!
@leslie-anne.bsky.social:
I am so glad Yves Blanchet thinks so highly of himself, cuz not many others do…..what an arrogant jerk.
@erincandy.bsky.social:
Fuck Blanchet. Quebecois don’t agree that’s why liberals are polling way ahead of the bloc since Trump threatened our sovereignty. A united Canada is the only way to preserve our francophone heritage and they know this. I am anglophone but I am bilingual and even I know this is not the consensus
@cmarcoux.bsky.social:
I’ve always held space for, and defended Quebec. I’ve also sung Blanchet’s praises as a politician and a representative of Quebec’s interests.
But this is too much. If Blanchet doesn’t feel Canada is a bona fide country, then he can fuck right off. He has no business sitting in Parliament.
@yulnative.bsky.social:
This is why the leader of the Bloc should never be included in any English language debate in the future. I realize Blanchet knows he’s losing some seats but, to say what he said, he is an arsehole for diminishing Canada.
@dommar6605.bsky.social:
Blanchet is losing, so this is his farewell statement. Only losers say things like this.
@phannah.bsky.social:
Blanchet couldn’t be more wrong. Canada didn’t become an easily-made, artificial country overnight. It took resilient people from diverse backgrounds working hard together for many years to build a prosperous, tolerant and respected nation. Organic, not artificial.
@moeman61.bsky.social:
Blanchet is a self-serving [clown]
He represents a sliver of Québec voters.
Most are rural pure wool fucks stuck in the 1950s.
The UCP of Québec.
Blanchet defends calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ by Bill Curry, Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief, April 26, 2025, The Globe and Mail
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet stood by his comment that Canada is an “artificial country” Saturday and dismissed an open letter from Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston calling on him to either reconsider his position or resign.
Mr. Houston inserted himself into the final hours of the federal election campaign Saturday with an open letter expressing dismay at the comments Mr. Blanchet made on the campaign trail Friday.
“I find it difficult to find the words to adequately describe how insulting this statement is to all Canadians and to our great nation,” Mr. Houston wrote in the letter he posted to X, formerly Twitter. “What is it about Canada that you don’t like? You have been a politician since 2008, paid by Canadians, why haven’t you done your part to work towards improving this country we should all love so dearly?”
Mr. Blanchet has been a federal Member of Parliament since 2019. Prior to that, he was a Parti Québécois member of Quebec’s National Assembly and provincial environment minister.
The leaders of the three main federal parties also condemned the original comments Mr. Blanchet made at campaign stop in Shawinigan, Que.
“We are, whether we like it or not, part of an artificial country with very little meaning, called Canada,” Mr. Blanchet said in English.
When asked Saturday to respond to Mr. Houston’s criticism, Mr. Blanchet stood by his comments.
“Canada is an artificial country. It is not meant as an insult,” he said during a campaign stop in Val d’Or, Que.
Mr. Blanchet said it is a comment that he has made in the past. He said his point is that unlike Quebec, which is a proud nation, Canada is a collection of regions and he said Ottawa attempts to centralize power. He also referenced former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s past comment in which he described Canada as a “post-national state.”
“Quebec is anything but the post national nation. It’s a proud nation,” Mr. Blanchet said.you got shit for brains Blanchet, an arrogant shit brick you are. I think you need to apologize to all Canadians.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also criticized Mr. Blanchet’s comments Saturday.
“It’s for others to judge, to form their own opinion, of those comments. I reject them completely,” Mr. Carney said during a morning news conference in King City, Ont. “This is an incredible country. I’m incredibly proud to be Canadian.”
Mr. Poilievre posted his reaction online Saturday afternoon.
“Yves-François Blanchet’s comments are insulting and false. Canada is a strong, proud and sovereign country with a rich history. As Prime Minister, I will always defend Canada and make it stronger than ever before,” Mr. Poilievre said.
Mr. Singh said Mr. Blanchet’s comments were unhelpful at a time when Canada’s sovereignty is being threatened by the president of the United States.
“I think that’s offensive,” he said at a campaign stop in London, Ont. “We’ve got Donald Trump attacking us. We don’t need attacks from the inside like that. I mean, people are showing so much solidarity in Quebec, across Canada, saying we will never be the 51st state. We’re proud of our nation. Obviously, there’s things we need to improve, but to bolster the attacks of a foreign government that impact Quebecers as much as it impacts Canadians is the wrong thing to do.”
@thoughtsnations.bsky.social:
Blanchet said “Canada lacks an identity. And is an artificial country.”
GFY settler! #NeverVoteBloc
@emmettmacfarlane.com 9 days ago:
Blanchet shouldn’t even be on the stage.