He was the founder of the Bloc Québécois , Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 1996 , and the 27th Premier of Quebec from January 29 , 1996 , to March 8 , 2001 .
He was the founder of the Bloc Québécois , Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 1996 . He served as the 27th Premier of Quebec from January 29 , 1996 , to March 8 , 2001 .