The Bloc Québécois Was Formed from a Coalition of Dissident

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True/False

The Bloc Québécois was formed from a coalition of dissident Quebec MPs who left the Liberal and Progressive Conservative parties. It upholds a social democratic platform of policies and is committed to increased sovereignty for Quebec.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Cumulative Preferred Stock is a type of preferred stock where dividends accumulate if not paid in a given year, prioritizing these dividends over common stock dividends in future payments.

Annual Dividend

The total dividend payment a company distributes to its shareholders for a year, often quoted on a per-share basis.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuing company.

Common Stock

Common stock refers to shares of ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.