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Air Canada says it will adhere to Quebec's Bill 96 language law

Canadian National Railway has already said it will register with the OQLF in accordance with Bill 96.

Air Canada jets of various sizes parked at the terminal at Montreal's Trudeau airport in 2021.
Air Canada jets of various sizes parked at the terminal at Montreal's Trudeau airport in 2021. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette

Air Canada has announced that it will voluntarily register with the Office québécois de la langue française in accordance with the Charter of the French Language. The air carrier said the decision comes after months of talks with the OQLF.

Last Thursday, Canadian National Railway said it, too, would register with the OQLF in accordance with Bill 96.

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In a three-sentence statement made public by Air Canada on Monday, the air carrier said it was proud of its commitment to the French language in Quebec and throughout its global network. The Montreal-based company said its decision reflects its desire to contribute to the protection, promotion and influence of the French language in compliance to the Official Languages Act, which applies to the carrier.

Quebec French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge praised CN’s decision to join the francisation process along with a majority of other federally regulated companies in the province that have more than 50 employees. The minister said he hoped the announcement by CN, a Montreal-based company, would encourage the remaining companies to follow suit.

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