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Bill C-13

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2023
  • A new bill, Bill C-13, has been passed in the House of Commons of Canada to amend the Official Languages Act and enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act. The changes include clarifying that all legal obligations related to official languages apply at all times, specifying interpretative principles regarding language rights, promoting and protecting French, and supporting the development of English and French linguistic minority communities. Additionally, the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act provides for rights and duties respecting the use of French as a language of service and work in relation to federally regulated private businesses in Quebec and regions with a strong francophone presence. The Act also allows for complaints to be made to the Commissioner of Official Languages and the Canada Industrial Relations Board in certain circumstances. The President of the Treasury Board
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House Motion No. 320

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 11, 2023, 3:45 p.m.

House Motion No. 107

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2022, 3:20 p.m.

House Motion No. 106

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2022, 3:10 p.m.

House Motion No. 102

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 20, 2022, 11 a.m.