Bloc challenges controversial one-vote Terrebonne election result
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 11:21 am
The Bloc Québécois is taking legal action over the razor-thin outcome in Terrebonne, where a ballot printing error in a one-vote margin has thrown the result into question. Critics argue the debacle exposes deep flaws in the electoral process and demands judicial scrutiny.
Blanchet said he had 'a very high level' of confidence in the Bloc's case and believes a judge will trigger a byelection
Speaking in Ottawa Thursday morning, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said his party intends to contest the result.
Le parti souverainiste exige une nouvelle élection dans cette circonscription, vu la possible égalité.
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The Bloc Québécois will launch a legal challenge of the controversial election result in the federal riding of Terrebonne. Speaking in Ottawa this morning, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said his party intends to contest the result. The Liberals initially won the riding but it flipped to the…
OTTAWA - The Bloc Québécois will launch a legal challenge of the controversial election result in the federal riding of Terrebonne.
Le Bloc québécois contestera le résultat électoral dans Terrebonne devant les tribunaux. Sa candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné a perdu par une seule voix, mais une erreur d’impression sur un bulletin de vote spécial a empêché au moins une électrice de voter.
Elections Canada says there was an error on the envelope used to mail a special ballot from Terrebonne, a Quebec riding the Liberals won by a single vote after a recount
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