Hundreds of groups urge Quebec government to scrap controversial constitution

The backlash against Quebec’s Bill 1 continues to grow. Hundreds of organizations across the province are calling on the government to scrap its proposed legislation to create a Quebec constitution.

Critics say the process has been flawed from the start and warn it could have far-reaching impacts on minority rights and workers.

… Meanwhile, minority groups say they’re especially concerned about how the bill could limit their ability to defend their rights.

TALQ warns the proposed constitution could restrict publicly funded institutions, including school boards, from using government funding to challenge Quebec laws in court.

“It is really a combination — it rolls in all the bills — whether it be Bill 21, Bill 40, Bill 96, Bill 84, a whole list of bills, which has marginalized the English-speaking community in particular, but other minorities as well,” said Eva Ludvig, TALQ president.

The organizations say they’re not asking the government to change the bill but demanding a complete withdrawal.