House Passes Official Languages Bill to Enshrine Francophone Immigration in Law

House Passes Official Languages Bill to Enshrine Francophone Immigration in Law
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor addresses the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, in Montreal, May 8, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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A bill that aims to enshrine a francophone immigration program into law is heading to the Senate after clearing the House of Commons.

Bill C-13 would modernize the Official Languages Act and recognize that French is the only official language in Canada that is under threat and therefore must be protected within federal workplaces.