In this week’s segment of Along Party Lines, The McGill Tribune looks into the stances of the major political parties regarding Bill 96 and Bill 21. What are Bill 96 and Bill 21? The bill introduces a set of amendments to the province’s Charter of the French Language, Bill 101, to further protect the use of the French language in Quebec. Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ)Both Bill 96 and Bill 21 were adopted under the CAQ government led by Premier François Legault. Legault’s continued support of Bill 21 stems from his argument that secularism and religious freedom are not mutually exclusive.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2022 19:47 UTC