Former Bloc Candidate Appeals One-Vote Terrebonne Loss to Supreme Court

Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, a former Bloc Québécois MP who lost the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne by a single vote in the April 28 election, is appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada after a Quebec Superior Court rejected her request for a new election. The legal challenge centers on a special ballot from a Bloc voter that was not counted due to an address error on the envelope provided by Elections Canada, which the judge ruled was a simple human error not warranting annulment. Sinclair-Desgagné argues the case is about the accountability of democratic institutions and has launched an online fundraiser to cover legal costs. The initial election results flipped after a validation process but a judicial recount confirmed the Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste's one-vote victory. Sinclair-Desgagné criticizes the Superior Court judgment for errors of fact and legal interpretation, emphasizing her commitment to ensuring democracy is respected despite the financial burden. The case highlights concerns over election irregularities and the importance of accurate vote counting in tight races.