At this point, we are not sure what impact amendment BQ‑4 will have on the interpretation of the provisions of the Official Languages Act.
At this time, there is no such definition in the act. Moreover, the definition proposed here is not aligned with what is found in the Canada Labour Code. In fact, it is broader. For example, it includes persons in managerial positions. Currently, these individuals are not subject to the language rights regime as employees.
We are therefore unsure of the impact that the proposed amendment will have on the interpretation of the Official Languages Act. Furthermore, it creates an inconsistency with the law that defines employees in the first place, i.e., the Canada Labour Code.