Ottawa wants mandatory French speaking requirements for private sector employees

Non-compliance with the proposed regulations could result in fines of up to $25,000 for companies with more than 100 employees operating in “regions with a strong francophone presence.”

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Heritage Minister Marc Miller announced sweeping new measures the Carney government plans to implement, including requiring private-sector employers with more than 100 employees to make French a mandatory workplace language.

The proposed regulations would affect any company across Canada that operates in “regions with a strong francophone presence.”