Bill C-226: An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)

Bill C-226 If you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of this publication, please contact us at [email protected]. First Reading LEGISinfo Bilingual view XML PDF Skip to Document Navigation Skip to Document Content ENGLISHSUMMARYSUMMARYPreamblePreamble1 Canadian Multiculturalism Act1 Canadian Multiculturalism Act First Session, Forty-third Parliament, 68-69 Elizabeth II, 2019-2020 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-226 An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec) FIRST READING, February 25, 2020 NOTE 2nd Session, 43rd Parliament This bill was introduced during the first session of the 43rd Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the first session. The number of the bill remains unchanged. Mr. Thériault 431112 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Canadian Multiculturalism Act to provide that it does not apply in Quebec. Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 43rd Parliament, 68-69 Elizabeth II, 2019-2020 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-226 An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec) Preamble Whereas Quebecers form a nation and therefore possess all the tools needed to define their identity and protect their common values, including as regards the protection of the French language, the separation of state and religion, and gender equality; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: R.‍S.‍, c. 24 (4th Supp.‍) Canadian Multiculturalism Act 1 The Canadian Multiculturalism Act is amended by adding the following after section 2: Application Exemption 2.‍1 This Act does not apply in Quebec. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons Publication Explorer Publication Explorer ParlVU