The CAQ Has Introduced A Major Bill To Overhaul Quebec Language Laws

The bill aims to "affirm that the only official language of Quebec is French."
Quebec Language Laws Reform Bill Introduced By The CAQ
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Minister Responsible for the French Language Simon Jolin-Barrette has tabled his much-anticipated bill to reform Quebec language laws.

The 100-page Bill 96, titled "An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec," aims to reaffirm the status of French in the province.

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In a Thursday morning session of the National Assembly, the minister explained that the bill would make "several amendments to the Charter of the French Language" and "[propose] new fundamental language rights, including the right to French language learning services."

Jolin-Barrette also highlighted measures aimed at protecting French in the workplace.

"It gives employees the right to a work environment that is free from discrimination or harassment related to the use of French or the assertion of a right under the Charter of the French Language," he said.

The bill would also establish a "Ministry of the French Language."

More to come...

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