C-25424369Elizabeth II2020An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations ActAn Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act202011
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Mrs. Vignola432020SUMMARYThis enactment amends the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act to clarify the application of the Charter of the French Language in Quebec.Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:R.S., c. L-2
Canada Labour CodeThe Canada Labour Code is amended by adding the following after section 4: Application in QuebecAny federal work, undertaking or business operating in Quebec is subject to the requirements of the Charter of the French Language, R.S.Q., c. C-11.R.S., c. 31 (4th Supp.)Official Languages Act The preamble of the Official Languages Act is amended by adding the following after the last paragraph: AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada recognizes that French is the official language of Quebec and the common language in Quebec;Section 41 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1):UndertakingThe Government of Canada undertakes not to obstruct the application in Quebec of the Charter of the French Language, R.S.Q., c. C-11.Subsection 41(2) of the Act is replaced by the following:Duty of federal institutionsEvery federal institution has the duty to ensure that positive measures are taken for the implementation of the commitments and undertaking under subsections (1) and (1.1). For greater certainty, this implementation shall be carried out while respecting the jurisdiction and powers of the provinces and, in Quebec, while respecting the Charter of the French Language, R.S.Q., c. C-11.Section 43 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1): Implementation in QuebecAny measure referred to in subsection (1) shall be implemented, in Quebec, in a manner that is consistent with the objectives of the Charter of the French Language, R.S.Q., c. C-11.Section 55 of the Act is renumbered as subsection 55(1) and is amended by adding the following: QuebecIn Quebec, the Commissioner shall carry out the duties and functions referred to in subsection (1) in a manner that does not obstruct the application of the Charter of the French Language, R.S.Q., c. C-11.R.S., c. C-44; 1994, c. 24, s. 1(F)Canada Business Corporations ActSection 10 of the Canada Business Corporations Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): ExceptionDespite subsection (3), the name of a corporation that carries on business in the Province of Quebec shall meet the requirements of the Charter of the French Language, R.S.Q., c. C-11.