C-11 - Charter of the French language

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189. The function of the Commissioner is to monitor respect for the fundamental rights conferred by this Act, the performance of the obligations imposed by the Act on persons, enterprises and the civil administration as well as the implementation of its provisions by the Minister, the Office and Francisation Québec.
1977, c. 5, s. 189, s. 14; 1993, c. 40, s. 56; 1999, c. 40, s. 45; 2002, c. 28, s. 31; 2022, c. 14, s. 116.
189. The Conseil shall be composed of eight members.
The members of the Conseil shall be appointed by the Government as follows:
(1)  a chair, for a term not exceeding five years; and
(2)  seven persons, chosen after consultation with the bodies which the Government considers representative of consumers, educational circles, cultural communities, unions and management, for a term not exceeding five years.
At the expiry of their terms, members shall remain in office until they are replaced or reappointed.
1977, c. 5, s. 189, s. 14; 1993, c. 40, s. 56; 1999, c. 40, s. 45; 2002, c. 28, s. 31.
189. The Conseil may:
(0.a)  advise the Minister on the draft regulations of the Government;
(a)  receive and hear observations of and suggestions from individuals or groups on questions relating to the status and quality of the French language;
(b)  undertake the study of any question pertaining to language and carry out or have others carry out any appropriate research;
(c)  receive the observations of any agency of the civil administration or enterprise on the difficulties encountered in the application of this Act and report to the Minister;
(d)  inform the public on questions regarding the French language in Québec;
(e)  adopt internal management by-laws, subject to approval by the Government.
1977, c. 5, s. 189, s. 14; 1993, c. 40, s. 56; 1999, c. 40, s. 45.
189. The Conseil may:
(0.a)  advise the Minister on the draft regulations of the Government;
(a)  receive and hear observations of and suggestions from individuals or groups on questions relating to the status and quality of the French language;
(b)  undertake the study of any question pertaining to language and carry out or have others carry out any appropriate research;
(c)  receive the observations of any agency of the civil administration or business firm on the difficulties encountered in the application of this Act and report to the Minister;
(d)  inform the public on questions regarding the French language in Québec;
(e)  adopt internal management by-laws, subject to approval by the Government.
1977, c. 5, s. 189, s. 14; 1993, c. 40, s. 56.
189. The Conseil may:
(a)  receive and hear observations of and suggestions from individuals or groups on questions relating to the status and quality of the French language;
(b)  with the approval of the Minister, undertake the study of any question pertaining to language and carry out or have others carry out any appropriate research;
(c)  receive the observations of any agency of the civil administration or business firm on the difficulties encountered in the application of this act and report to the Minister;
(d)  inform the public on questions regarding the French language in Québec;
(e)  adopt internal management by-laws, subject to approval by the Government.
1977, c. 5, s. 189, s. 14.