Opinion: With a critical eye, I voted for Bill C-13. Here's why
The stream of commentary around federal legislation to modernize the Official Languages Act has fed much public confusion.
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The stream of commentary around federal legislation to modernize the Official Languages Act has fed much public confusion.
There are some local implications of a new bill passed in the House of Commons recently that modernizes the Official Languages Act. Bill C-13 also recognizes that French is the only official language in Canada that is under threat and needs protection in federal work places. Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway…
Delegates gave Yves-François Blanchet a vote of confidence of 97.25 per cent.
“He’s likely to get away with it, but that doesn't mean there will not be long-term consequences for his career — in terms of promotion, of becoming a minister,” political scientist says.
“He’s likely to get away with it, but that doesn't mean there will not be long-term consequences for his career — in terms of promotion, of becoming a minister,” political scientist says.