An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adequate knowledge of French in Quebec)

This bill was last introduced in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in August 2021.

This bill was previously introduced in the 43rd Parliament, 1st Session.

Sponsor

Sylvie Bérubé  Bloc

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Second reading (House), as of Feb. 27, 2020
(This bill did not become law.)

Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment amends the Citizenship Act to require that permanent residents who ordinarily reside in Quebec must have an adequate knowledge of French in order to obtain citizenship.

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

Feb. 24, 2021 Failed 2nd reading of Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adequate knowledge of French in Quebec)

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #58

Citizenship ActPrivate Members' Business

February 24th, 2021 / 5:10 p.m.


See context

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes

I declare the motion defeated.