Time running out for Bloc supply management bill after Senate committee stalls until November
Senator Boehm has already stated that he does not think it is in 'Canada’s national interest' to pass this bill
by Catherine Lévesque · National PostOTTAWA — Time is running out for the Senate to vote on one of the Bloc Québécois’ two key demands before its ultimatum of Oct. 29 after which it will push for an election.
This week, farming groups and former trade negotiators took turns trying to convince the upper chamber to either support or reject the Bloc’s private member’s bill to protect supply management from future trade negotiations.