Mr. Beaulieu, amendment BQ‑82 is inadmissible, and I'll explain why.
Bill C‑13 enacts the Use of French in the Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act, which contains provisions that apply initially to federally regulated private businesses in Quebec, and which, two years after the initial amendments come into force, will be extended to include private businesses under federal authority located in regions where there is a strong francophone presence.
The purpose of the amendment is to remove from the new act its application to federally regulated private businesses in Quebec, which is in conflict with the underlying principle of the act.
Do you agree with this line of reasoning?