Anthony Housefather at the Official Languages Committee

On January 31st, 2023. See this statement in context.

January 31st, 2023 / 3:50 p.m.

Liberal

Anthony Housefather Liberal Mount Royal, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I don't support this amendment, but I'd like to ask our esteemed panel some questions.

First of all, the amendment seeks to add the following language to the bill: AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada is committed to respecting Quebec's language planning choices, as set out in Quebec's Charter of the French Language;

Have there ever been any situations in the history of the Official Languages Act where the federal government has agreed to bow to a province's choices?

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