Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet said Tuesday he would work with other opposition parties to try to overthrow the Liberal government after Ottawa failed to get what he wanted: an increase in pensions and additional protections for agricultural sectors under supply management.

After the NDP withdrew from its agreement to support the Liberals, Blanchet entered the fray, saying he would support the Liberals in votes of no confidence if they passed two Bloc private members’ bills that would increase old age security benefits for people of different ages. of 65 and 74 and exempt dairy products, poultry and eggs from future trade negotiations.

He gave the government a deadline of October 29 to pass the two bills.

It’s the big day and bills aren’t laws, so Blanchet comes up with an alternative plan: try to overthrow this minority government.

“Depending on what the NDP will do, we can say that the government’s days are numbered,” Blanchet told reporters, referring to the possibility that the NDP will once again side with the Liberals to prevent an election.

“The expiration date of this government has passed and it is up to the people of Quebec and Canada to compose a new Parliament,” Blanchet said in French. “The only deal we need now is to send the Liberals to the showers.”