Bill C-419 (Historical)

Language Skills Act

An Act respecting language skills

This bill was last introduced in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2013.

Sponsor

Alexandrine Latendresse  NDP

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.

This enactment provides that persons appointed to certain offices must be able to speak and understand clearly both official languages.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Votes

June 5, 2013 Passed That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.
Feb. 27, 2013 Passed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages.

Official Languages Committee, on March 26, 2013

  • Marie-France Kenny, President, Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada
  • Stephen Thompson, Director, Policy, Research and Public Affairs, Quebec Community Groups Network
  • James Shea, Member, Board of Directors, Quebec Community Groups Network

Official Languages Committee, on April 16, 2013

  • Graham Fraser, Commissioner of Official Languages, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
  • Johane Tremblay, Director and General Counsel, Legal Affairs Branch, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
  • Clerk of the Committee, Ms. Suzie Cadieux

Official Languages Committee, on April 18, 2013