An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts

Operationalizes the federal $20B-a-year procurement budget as a climate and labour-standards lever.

Legislative historyi

1. IntroducedMarch 1, 2022

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

2. First readingMarch 1, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.

3. Second readingMay 30, 2022

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

4. Third readingMay 15, 2023

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

5. First readingMay 16, 2023

   First reading in the Senate.

6. Second readingJune 1, 2023

   Second reading in the Senate.

7. Third readingJune 15, 2023

   Third reading in the Senate.

8. Royal assentJune 20, 2023

   Royal assent received.

9. In committeeApril 18, 2026

   Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.

Sponsored by

François-Philippe ChampagneLIBERAL→