Issue
Languages & Bilingualism
Official-languages enforcement, French-language protection outside Quebec, Indigenous-language revitalization, and bilingual access to federal services.
Where parties stand
Compare side-by-side- Bloc QuébécoisBLOC
Pushes for French to be the sole official language of work in federally-regulated workplaces in Quebec (Bill 101 alignment) and for Quebec to administer immigration to ensure francophone integration.
Source - Conservative Party of CanadaCONSERVATIVE
Supports the Official Languages Act and bilingual service delivery, with extra emphasis on protecting French in Quebec. Opposes expanding federal enforcement powers beyond what the 2023 update established.
Source Strong supporter of expanded Indigenous-language funding (including establishing Indigenous-language broadcasters), modernizing OLA enforcement, and protecting linguistic minorities in both directions (anglo-Quebec and franco-other).
Source- Liberal Party of CanadaLIBERAL
Defends the 2023 modernization of the Official Languages Act (C-13), continues francophone-minority funding outside Quebec, and supports Indigenous-language revitalization through the Indigenous Languages Act.
Source Wants to expand C-13 to cover federally-regulated workplaces of fewer than 50 employees, increase Indigenous-language funding by 50%, and add a 'language equity' lens to all federal program reviews.
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