CAQ would vote for Bill 14 if amendments are put in place

The Coalition Avenir Québec has issued its demands to the Parti Quebecois.

The CAQ is refusing to support the PQ-proposed Bill 14 unless major changes are made to the legislation.

François Legault announced on Wednesday that his party will vote to send the bill for more study.

Bill 14 aims to toughen the province’s pre-existing language laws.

CBC reported that the CAQ is asking for significant amendments to certain parts of the bill.

They say that the legislation’s problem areas include restricting access to English-language CEGEPS, stripping certain municipalities of their bilingual status, and forcing children in military families to attend French schools.

The minority PQ government needs the CAQ’s vote in order to pass Bill 14.

The Quebec Liberal Party has publically stated it will try to block the bill from passing.

STORY WRITTEN BY: ALYSSA TREMBLAY