Bloc Quebecois, with 51 seats in Parliament, holds the balance of power between Liberals (103) and Conservatives (124).
Today, Bloc leader Gilles Duceppe urged MPs to adopt an amended separatist motion declaring that Quebecers form a nation "that is currently within Canada."
Quoting Canadian Press, Duceppe told the House of Commons that Prime Minister Stephen Harper's motion declaring that Quebecers form a nation within 'a united' Canada was a clumsy attempt to 'pull the wool over the public's eyes.' When he attaches that condition, we can see through it that it's just a partisan tactic," Duceppe said, kicking off a spirited debate. "I hope that the prime minister will recognize the Quebec nation, period. I would invite everyone in this house to follow through on their logic, to get rid of their psychological hang-ups about recognizing the Quebec nation," he said, receiving a standing ovation from his party.

Wonderful! The arguments will continue to the end of session in parliament, and the members won't be able to pass stupid legislation from the conservative fringes. A do-nothing parliament is sometimes best for the country.