Quebec’s proposed legislation requiring immigrants to adhere to shared values, including gender equality, secularism, and French language protection, faces mounting opposition from municipalities and human rights organizations. Critics argue the bill could fuel anti-immigrant sentiment and burden local communities with excessive administrative responsibilities. The Union des Municipalites du Quebec is pushing to eliminate provisions that tie public funding to compliance with integration policies. At the same time, the Federation Quebecoise des Municipalites seeks to limit these requirements to cultural and immigration-related programs.
Quebec’s immigration integration bill sparks municipal and rights groups’ concerns
