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.
What’s in the bill?
According to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Bill C-13 “seeks to protect linguistic minorities across the country and protect French in Quebec,” but critics have voiced concerns that
