Bill Detail
An Act respecting Indigenous languages ✓ Became Law
BillC-91
Session42-1
StageLaw (royal assent given)
Introduced2019-02-05
Proposed byPablo Rodriguez
This enactment provides, among other things, that
The enactment also establishes the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages and sets out its composition. The Office’s mandate and powers, duties and functions include
✦ AI Summary
This bill, now a law, officially recognizes that Indigenous languages are part of the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It allows the federal government, specifically the Minister of Canadian Heritage, to make agreements with Indigenous governments and organizations to support these languages. Federal institutions can also provide translation and interpretation services into Indigenous languages.
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Legislative Timeline
2019-02-05
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes recognizing Indigenous language rights and establishing a Commissioner's office.
Current
Law (royal assent given)
✦ AIMinor changes to preamble and definitions, Governor General's recommendation added.
Votes
Vote #: 1306
Date: 2019-05-02
Result: Passed
Yes: 254
No: 0
Yes / No Ratio
Yes100.0%
No0.0%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |