Bill C-245: An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)

This bill primarily affects federally regulated businesses and institutions operating in Quebec, such as banks, telecommunications companies, airlines, and federal government offices. If passed, these organizations would no longer be subject to federal multiculturalism policy directives when operating in Quebec, potentially changing how they handle diversity programming, hiring practices tied to multiculturalism mandates, and cultural accommodation policies. Businesses of all sizes in Quebec that interact with federal multiculturalism programs or funding could see changes to available grants or program supports. Day-to-day impacts would be most felt by employers and organizations that currently align their operations with federal multiculturalism objectives, such as cultural organizations, settlement service providers, and employers participating in federally driven diversity initiatives.