On April 15, 2026, the Honourable Marc Miller announced the tabling of draft regulations under the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act.
What the regulations include:
- List of regions with a significant Francophone population;
- Minimum number of employees required for a business to be subject to the Act;
- Rules regarding the provision of services and signage;
- Rights of employees to work in French;
- Administrative obligations for businesses; and
- Possible exemptions for certain sectors or specific activities.
When it applies:
- First in Quebec (when the Act and regulations come into effect by decree); and
- Two years later, in regions with a significant Francophone presence.