The Government of Canada is ready to recognize Quebec as a separate nation
Quebec proposes that this be enshrined in the Constitution.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is ready to allow Quebec to make constitutional changes. Last week, the province unveiled new language reform that would enshrine in the Constitution that Quebec is a separate nation and its official language is French.
The reform has received approval among Quebec officials, but has been criticized by journalists and the public. According to Trudeau, the federal government had previously reviewed the bill and concluded that Quebec could make changes.
"It's perfectly legal for a province to change a section of the Constitution that applies specifically to it," the premier said.
Trudeau also added that he himself is concerned about the protection of the French language in Quebec and the rest of Canada, but stressed that Quebec must continue to follow other laws in the Constitution — particularly protecting the province's minority English-speaking population. Quebec Premier François Legault said he was pleased with Trudeau's comments.
"Of course, we're pleased to see that the Prime Minister of Canada has recognized our right to amend unilaterally," Lego shared.
The reform, among other things, calls for stricter language requirements for schools, colleges, government and businesses. They will also affect immigrants.
