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Bill C-245 — Law Says Canada's Diversity Act Doesn't Apply in Quebec

Diversity Act Won't Apply in Quebec

Introduced Sep 23, 2025·Last discussed Feb 4, 2026
Summary

This proposed law wanted to change the rules about multiculturalism in Canada. Right now, the Canadian Multiculturalism Act applies to everyone in the country. This proposed law would have allowed Quebec to choose not to follow those rules. It would have meant Quebec could have its own approach to dealing with different cultures. This change would have directly affected people living in Quebec. It could have changed how the government supports different cultural groups in the province. It might have also affected how people from different backgrounds are treated and included in Quebec society. This proposed law was important because it raised questions about how Canada balances national unity with the unique needs and desires of its provinces. It also touched on sensitive issues about cultural identity and how different groups coexist within a country. Since it didn't pass, the current rules about multiculturalism stay in place for everyone, including Quebec.

What MPs Are Saying
Bloc Québécois
Xavier Barsalou-DuvalBloc QuébécoisSupports

I am introducing this bill so Quebec can be free from Canadian multiculturalism. Quebec wants to use its own plan to help immigrants fit in, and this bill would let Quebec do that by making sure the Canadian rules do not apply there.

Liberal
Doug EyolfsonLiberalOpposes

I think the Canadian Multiculturalism Act is very important for Quebec. It helps protect everyone's rights and cultures, and it makes Quebec a better place. Taking Quebec out of the Act would hurt people and weaken our country.

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Bill Quality
Weak

This proposed law tries to make the Canadian Multiculturalism Act not apply to Quebec. Its main concern is that it could create different standards for multiculturalism in different parts of Canada.

Things to Watch For

  • It is unclear how this change would affect the rights of people from diverse backgrounds living in Quebec.
  • The proposed law does not explain why Quebec should be exempt from the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
  • It does not address how this change would interact with Quebec's own laws and policies on cultural diversity.
Progress

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This proposed law did not move forward

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