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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Economy becomes top concern amongst Canadians: Nanos
Pollster Nik Nanos on the economy becoming the top issue for Canadians and Blanchet rising to third in recent polling for preferred prime minister.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Bloc Québécois strikes again to protect supply management
OTTAWA — First there was Bill C-216, then C-282, and now C-202. The Bloc Québécois has, once again, introduced a private member's bill aimed at ensuring 'full protection for supply management' in trade agreements. The text of the bill has not yet been released, but the objective that was underlined in previous bills was to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to prevent the minister from 'making a commitment' that would increase the tariff rate quota for dairy, poultry, or eggs in trade negotiations. It would also prevent tariff reductions on these products when they are imported in excess. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Bill C-202 was 'similar' and believes the House of Commons could agree very quickly to send it back to the Senate, where two influential senators effectively blocked its passage in the last Parliament using parliamentary procedures. 'We can send it to the Senate before summer break. That's clear. Could the Senate dispose of it before the summer break? My optimism is more cautious,' Blanchet said. Bill C-282 made headlines last fall when the Bloc threatened to bring down the government if it wasn't passed alongside another bill. It was ultimately passed by nearly 80 per cent of the House of Commons in June 2023, despite opposition from some Conservative MPs. However, the Senate never passed it, thanks to Senators Peter Boehm and Peter Harder. 'I don't think it's in Canada's national interest to pass this bill because it divides the agricultural community … and it will impact future trade negotiations,' Sen. Peter Boehm said at the time. Neither senator commented Thursday. At one point, the Bloc said it was facing 'hostility' in the upper house. Supporters of the bill say it would protect farmers and local communities across the country, particularly in Quebec, while opponents argue it would tie the hands of Canadian negotiators in trade talks. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is among its opponents, saying such a bill 'will hurt the 90 per cent of farmers who depend on trade.' CAFTA's executive director Michael Harvey told the National Post that 'every time (the bill was introduced) it's been a bad idea' and 'it's still a bad idea.' Harvey stated that his organization does not oppose supply management and does not claim it should be affected by future trade negotiations. 'What we're saying is there's no reason to legislate that negotiators take one sector of the Canadian economy off the table and leave all other sectors on the table,' he said. Blanchet introduced the bill early in the session because he wants it passed before Canada negotiates a 'formal agreement' with the United States. Under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), a review of the agreement is scheduled for 2026. However, Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that he wants a new 'economic and security deal' with the United States. Blanchet indicated that he would meet with the Prime Minister in the coming days and that the bill would be discussed. After all, Carney expressed some interest in the bill and did not reject it during the election campaign. In the speech from the throne read by King Charles III earlier this week, the government stated that it would 'protect supply management.' On Thursday, in the House of Commons, the prime minister declared that 'supply management will never be on the agenda of negotiations with the Americans' and that he 'will protect supply management.' 'We will closely consider the Bloc Québécois bill,' he said. Now, Harvey hopes Carney won't 'handcuff' the government's negotiators by supporting the bill. 'I think it would be an indication of a lack of confidence in our negotiators to do so,' he said. National Post atrepanier@ Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers Sign up here. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here.
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
The Bloc Québécois strikes again to protect supply management
OTTAWA — First there was Bill C-216, then C-282, and now C-202. The Bloc Québécois has, once again, introduced a private member's bill aimed at ensuring 'full protection for supply management' in trade agreements. The text of the bill has not yet been released, but the objective that was underlined in previous bills was to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to prevent the minister from 'making a commitment' that would increase the tariff rate quota for dairy, poultry, or eggs in trade negotiations. It would also prevent tariff reductions on these products when they are imported in excess. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Bill C-202 was 'similar' and believes the House of Commons could agree very quickly to send it back to the Senate, where two influential senators effectively blocked its passage in the last Parliament using parliamentary procedures. 'We can send it to the Senate before summer break. That's clear. Could the Senate dispose of it before the summer break? My optimism is more cautious,' Blanchet said. Bill C-282 made headlines last fall when the Bloc threatened to bring down the government if it wasn't passed alongside another bill. It was ultimately passed by nearly 80 per cent of the House of Commons in June 2023, despite opposition from some Conservative MPs. However, the Senate never passed it, thanks to Senators Peter Boehm and Peter Harder. 'I don't think it's in Canada's national interest to pass this bill because it divides the agricultural community … and it will impact future trade negotiations,' Sen. Peter Boehm said at the time. Neither senator commented Thursday. At one point, the Bloc said it was facing 'hostility' in the upper house . Supporters of the bill say it would protect farmers and local communities across the country, particularly in Quebec, while opponents argue it would tie the hands of Canadian negotiators in trade talks. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is among its opponents, saying such a bill 'will hurt the 90 per cent of farmers who depend on trade.' CAFTA's executive director Michael Harvey told the National Post that 'every time (the bill was introduced) it's been a bad idea' and 'it's still a bad idea.' Harvey stated that his organization does not oppose supply management and does not claim it should be affected by future trade negotiations. 'What we're saying is there's no reason to legislate that negotiators take one sector of the Canadian economy off the table and leave all other sectors on the table,' he said. Blanchet introduced the bill early in the session because he wants it passed before Canada negotiates a 'formal agreement' with the United States. Under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), a review of the agreement is scheduled for 2026. However, Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that he wants a new 'economic and security deal' with the United States. Blanchet indicated that he would meet with the Prime Minister in the coming days and that the bill would be discussed. After all, Carney expressed some interest in the bill and did not reject it during the election campaign. In the speech from the throne read by King Charles III earlier this week, the government stated that it would 'protect supply management.' On Thursday, in the House of Commons, the prime minister declared that 'supply management will never be on the agenda of negotiations with the Americans' and that he 'will protect supply management.' 'We will closely consider the Bloc Québécois bill,' he said. Now, Harvey hopes Carney won't 'handcuff' the government's negotiators by supporting the bill. 'I think it would be an indication of a lack of confidence in our negotiators to do so,' he said. National Post atrepanier@ Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers Sign up here. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here .
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USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Roland Garros: Gaston [74th] vs. Blanchet [193rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Roland Garros: Gaston [74th] vs. Blanchet [193rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview No. 74-ranked Hugo Gaston will meet No. 193 Ugo Blanchet in the Roland Garros Round of 128 on Sunday, May 25. Gaston is favored (-200) against Blanchet (+154) in this Round of 128 match. Tennis Channel will broadcast this match and provide coverage throughout the Roland Garros, you can watch it there from May 19 - June 8. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:36 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Hugo Gaston vs. Ugo Blanchet matchup info Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 TV Channel: Tennis Channel Tennis Channel Live Stream: Fubo Fubo Court Surface: Clay Watch Roland Garros and more tennis on Fubo! Gaston vs. Blanchet Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Gaston has a 66.7% to win. Gaston vs. Blanchet Betting Odds Gaston vs. Blanchet matchup performance & stats
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Hugo Gaston vs. Ugo Blanchet at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Hugo Gaston vs. Ugo Blanchet at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel Ugo Blanchet (No. 193) will face Hugo Gaston (No. 74) in the Round of 128 at the Roland Garros on Sunday, May 25. His most recent time out, Gaston fell to Matteo Arnaldi 7-6, 4-6, 4-6 in the Round of 32 at the Gonet Geneva Open on May 19, 2025. Blanchet's most recent match on Friday was a two-set win over Lukas Klein 6-4, 7-5 in the qualifying round. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Hugo Gaston vs. Ugo Blanchet: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Hugo Gaston vs. Ugo Blanchet matchup stats Gaston has a record of 8-12 on clay over the last 12 months. In terms of serve/return winning percentages on clay over the past 12 months, Gaston has won 65.2% of his games on serve, and 26.3% on return. On clay over the past 12 months, Gaston has converted 55 of 137 break points (40.1%). Gaston was defeated in the Round of 32 of his previous tournament (the Gonet Geneva Open) 7-6, 4-6, 4-6 by No. 39-ranked Arnaldi on May 19. The 26-year-old Blanchet, who is looking for his first tournament win on clay in 2025, is 4-2 over the past 12 months on that surface. Blanchet is 54-for-71 in service games on clay (winning 76.1%) and 21-for-70 in return games (30.0%). On clay surfaces Blanchet ranks 135th in break point win percentage (47.5%) after going 19-for-40. In his last tournament (the Tiriac Open) on March 31, Blanchet went up against Filip Misolic in the Qualification Final and lost 2-6, 2-6. Gaston vs. Blanchet futures odds Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:57 PM ET. Gaston Odds to Win the 2025 Roland Garros: +50000 +50000 Blanchet Odds to Win the 2025 Roland Garros: +50000 Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:57 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
