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Bill C-238

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 28, 2022
An Act respecting the French language
  • Bill C-238 is an Act that aims to ensure consistency between federal laws and the Charter of the French Language in Quebec. It specifically amends the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act, the Canada Business Corporations Act, and the Citizenship Act. The amendments to the Canada Labour Code clarify that any federal work, undertaking, or business operating in Quebec must adhere to the requirements of the Charter of the French Language. The amendments to the Official Languages Act recognize that French is the official language of Quebec and the common language in the province. They also outline the duty of federal institutions to take positive measures for the implementation of the Charter of the French Language in Quebec. The amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act state that the name of a corporation carrying on business in Quebec must meet the requirements of the Charter of the French Language. Lastly, the
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House Motion No. 180

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Sept. 28, 2022, 3:35 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-238, An Act respecting the French language
  • Bill C-238
  • Latest: First reading in the House of Commons