C-245An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on September 23, 2025
- Status
- Defeated at second reading in the House of Commons
What it does
Exempts Quebec from the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
What it does
- Adds a new section to the Canadian Multiculturalism Act saying the Act does not apply in Quebec.
Who it affects
- People in Quebec
- Quebec public bodies
- Federal institutions in Quebec
Background
The bill amends the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Defeated here. Defeated
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
2nd reading of Bill C-245, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)
Vote 65,
Failed
22 yeato307 nay · 4 paired
Party breakdown for vote 65 Party Position Yea Nay Did not vote Liberal Nay 0 163 7 Conservative Nay 0 137 5 Bloc Yea 22 0 0 NDP Nay 0 6 1 Green Nay 0 1 0 Total 22 307
What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
LiberalMadeleine Chenette· October 27, 2025
“That being said, I consider this bill a mistake, both for Quebec and for Canada. Today's debate concerns more than a mere legal issue.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caConservativeGérard Deltell· October 27, 2025
“One of the greatest Quebeckers, the Right Hon. Brian Mulroney, the little guy from Baie-Comeau, who was very proud of his Irish heritage and the exceptional welcome the Quebec nation gave his family, helped define this nation.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caBlocXavier Barsalou-Duval· October 27, 2025
“This bill was largely inspired by the work of my colleague from Montcalm who tabled Bill C‑393 during the 42nd Parliament and Bill C‑226 during the 43rd Parliament, that is, in 2018 and 2020. Why are we raising this issue again today?”
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Read the source
LEGISinfo status: Bill defeated. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.