Question Period Note: Court Challenges Program, Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program)

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Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00081
Date received:
Apr 22, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
St-Onge, Pascale (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Canadian Heritage

Issue/Question:

Court Challenges Program, Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program)

Suggested Response:

The Court Challenges Program recently acquired new legislative protection through C-13, the modernization of the Official Languages Act. Bill C-316 aims to further ensure the stability and continuity of the Program, such that a future government could not eliminate the Program without parliamentary debate.

Background:

Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program), aims to enshrine the Court Challenges Program in law. It was introduced on March 6, 2023.
• The bill would require the Minister to establish and implement a program such as the CCP. This bill is sponsored by Liberal caucus member Ron McKinnon.

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