06 April 2023

Revamp of the Official Languages Act raises concerns among legal experts and Quebec Anglos

 

Bill C-13 aims to protect linguistic minorities across Canada, French in Quebec

The Trudeau government's attempt to modernize the Official Languages Act has raised eyebrows in legal circles, sparked pushback from language rights activists, and prompted four Liberal MPs to take a stand against a bill that was tabled by their own party.

But what is Bill C-13? And why has it faced significant resistance?

Here's a rundown of what's included in the proposed legislation and why it has many in Quebec's English-speaking community worried.

Revamp of the Official Languages Act raises concerns among legal experts and Quebec Anglos | CBC News

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