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CITIZENSHIP

Posted by Jeff Rees on January 24, 2008 8:40 PM | 

This bill sets forth measures to enable the Québec nation to express its identity.
It provides for the drafting of a Québec Constitution and the setting up of a select parliamentary committee.
It establishes Québec citizenship.
It stipulates that, in the interpretation and application of fundamental human rights and freedoms, due regard should be paid to the historical heritage of the Québec nation and to its fundamental values.
It includes provisions aimed at ensuring the predominance of the French language and the quality of written and spoken French in Québec.
It proposes to promote understanding of Québec's national history, mastery of written and spoken French and appreciation of Québec culture.
Finally, it contains provisions aimed at helping foreign nationals integrate into Québec society.

A model for Wales?


 

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