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Language law decides when governments, schools, courts, and businesses must work in French, and what rights francophones have to services in their language. Follow the bills on official languages, French at work and online, and francophone communities outside Quebec.
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Bill 1262880001, City approves court translation contract, montréal city council approved a two-year, $2.364 million contract with Keleny inc. It is at Orientation au conseil d'agglomération as of June 15, 2026. Sponsored by Julien Hénault-Ratelle.
Bill CM26-0144, Montréal backs Francophonie Month declaration, montréal city council passes a resolution marking Francophonie Month and invites residents to celebrate in March. It is at Résolution as of February 16, 2026. Sponsored by Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
Bill 1255703019, Montreal grants $300K for audiovisual work, resolution would grant $300,000 to Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision du Québec for 2025–2028 to promote Montréal’s audiovisual industry. It is at Résolution as of February 16, 2026. Sponsored by Julien Hénault-Ratelle.
Students and staff must keep faces uncovered, with few exceptions. Most staff can’t wear religious symbols, schools bar group prayers, more French is required, and teachers face regular reviews.
Streaming services and devices must highlight French content and offer easy French settings. A new office will enforce rules, with fines and funds to support French culture.
The bill makes the government hold a formal consultation with French-speaking residents. It collects experiences on schools and services and must publish a report with recommendations.
Bill 58, Franco Bookstore Promotion Act, ontario would require publicly funded institutions to buy French-language books only from accredited Franco bookstores, starting six months after Royal Assent. It is at Second Reading as of November 17, 2025. Sponsored by Collard, Lucille, who voted for it.
Bill 22, Bilingual Poet Laureates Seek Change, bill would create English- and French-language Poet Laureates. It is at First Reading as of September 7, 2022. Sponsored by Collard, Lucille.
Bill 47, Bilingual Poet Laureates Bill Proposed, a bill would create English- and French-language Poet Laureates as officers of the Legislative Assembly, with the French laureate requiring a panel able to assess original French works. It is at First Reading as of November 15, 2021. Sponsored by Collard, Lucille.
Bill 43, Budget Bill Boosts Tax Credits, Wages, the bill would implement budget measures, raise the general minimum wage to $15/hour in 2022, extend tax credits, establish a corporate register, and reform French-language services. It is at Third Reading as of December 9, 2021. Sponsored by Bethlenfalvy, Hon. Peter, who voted for it.
Bill 36, Franco Language Rights Bill, ontario bill would require agencies to offer services in French and English and create a French Language Services Commissioner. It is at First Reading as of October 28, 2021. Sponsored by Bourgouin, Guy.
Bill 20, Francophone Language Rights Bill Expands Access, bill would require covered agencies to offer services in French and English and establish bilingual court proceedings on request, with French Language Services Coordinators and multi-year service plans. It is at First Reading as of October 18, 2021. Sponsored by Simard, Amanda and Collard, Lucille.
Bill 278, French Health Information Rights Expanded, ontario bill would require public health information to be available in French and allow French-language communication with health boards. It is at First Reading as of April 15, 2021. Sponsored by Bourgouin, Guy.
Bill 264, Health card to show language needs, bill would require OHIP cards to show language needs. It is at First Reading as of March 23, 2021. Sponsored by Bourgouin, Guy.
Bill 258, Hatpins Day Proclaimed to Honor Francophone Rights, bill would proclaim January 7 as Battle of the Hatpins Day to recognize Francophone rights in Ontario. It is at First Reading as of March 8, 2021. Sponsored by Bourgouin, Guy.
Bill 137, French Language Services Act Overhaul, new bill would require government agencies to offer bilingual French-English services and allow bilingual court proceedings. It is at First Reading as of November 5, 2019. Sponsored by Bourgouin, Guy.
Bill 135, Francophone services overhaul, bill would require government agencies to offer bilingual French-English services and publish bilingual communications. It is at First Reading as of October 28, 2019. Sponsored by Fraser, John.
Bill 126, Francophonie Act would expand bilingual services, bill would require public agencies to offer French and English services and appoint language coordinators. It is at First Reading as of June 5, 2019. Sponsored by Des Rosiers, Nathalie and Lalonde, Marie-France.
Bill 61, French-language services extend to constituency offices, bill would extend French-language services to designated constituency offices. It is at First Reading as of April 23, 2018. Sponsored by Gélinas, France.
