OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois said it is prepared to call for an election earlier if Liberals vote against support increasing old age pension payments for all seniors.

On Tuesday, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet used an opposition day motion to ask the government to grant a “royal recommendation” for his party’s bill, which would increase the Old Age Security (OAS) for seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 and cost about $16 billion over five years.

Yves-François Blanchet has given the government until Oct. 29 to support the bill, or he will begin talks to bring down the government.{ai:summary}<p>The Bloc Québécois is ready to push for an early election if the Liberal government opposes a proposed increase in Old Age Security payments for seniors. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet introduced a motion seeking government support for the $16 billion initiative.</p><p>The bill aims to enhance OAS for seniors aged 65 to 74 over five years. #politics</p>

Bloc Québécois prepared to bring down government before Oct. 29 if pension bill fails to pass

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