On May 24, 2022, the Government of Quebec passed the Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, which was introduced by Bill 96. On June 1, 2022, the Act received royal assent and many of its provisions came into force. The Act significantly reforms the Charter of the French Language (commonly known as Bill 101) and other legislative and regulatory texts.
The impacts of this legislative reform are considerable across many areas of law. To help you navigate these new challenges, we explore the main changes from a number of angles.
Articles
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Bill C-13: The Official Languages Act gets a revamp, June 26, 2023
- Trademark owners: Get ready for the changes to the Charter of the French language, April 6, 2023
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How the Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, has affected businesses and what’s in store for employers, March 27, 2023
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The Superior Court of Quebec temporarily suspends certain provisions of the Charter of the French Language introduced by Bill 96, August 17, 2022
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Bill 96 amending the Charter of the French Language: What employers need to know, June 23, 2022
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The Charter of the French Language and commercial display of your trademarks: major changes ahead, June 22, 2022
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Reform to the Charter of the French Language: an overview of the main amendments, June 9, 2022
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Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec (“Bill 96”) and professional bodies, May 27, 2021
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