Bloc Montreal

Bloc Montreal
Bloc Montréal
LeaderBalarama Holness
FoundedJune 7, 2022 (2022-06-07)[1]
DissolvedFebruary 21, 2026 (2026-02-21)[2]
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec, Canada[1]
IdeologyQuebec federalism
Montreal city state
Official bilingualism
Minority rights[3]
Political positionBig tent
ColoursPurple and white (unofficial)
Seats in the National Assembly
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Website
www.blocmtl.com

The Bloc Montreal (French: Bloc Montréal) was a provincial political party in Quebec. It represented the interests of Montreal residents. The party ran thirteen[4] candidates in the Greater Montreal Area during the 2022 Quebec general election.

On February 21, 2026, party leader Balarama Holness disbanded the party and encouraged its remaining supporters to migrate to the Quebec Liberal Party.[2]

Policies

Bloc Montreal leader Balarama Holness indicated that the party supported the idea of Montreal being a bilingual city state.[3]

Election results

2022 Quebec general elections

Bloc Montreal received 7,744 votes in the 2022 Quebec general election, with a share of 0.2%.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Party details - Bloc Montréal - Équipe Balarama Holness". Parties and other political entities / Political parties. Élections Québec. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Le Bloc Montréal de Balarama Holness est dissous". CBC News. Radio-Canada. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b Gyulai, Linda (8 June 2022). "Balarama Holness's Bloc Montréal party officially authorized by Quebec". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Bloc Montreal - CANDIDATES.ES". en.blocmtl.com. Archived from the original on 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  5. ^ "2022 Quebec Election Results by CBC".
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