Stages in the consideration of Bill 590
Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill would officially recognize the Quebec tartan as a symbol of the province.
Key Changes
- Amends the Act respecting the flag and emblems of Québec to add the Quebec tartan as a recognized provincial emblem
- Gives the Quebec tartan formal legal status alongside other official provincial symbols
- Establishes a legislative record acknowledging the tartan as part of Quebec's cultural heritage
Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and may face a longer or less certain path to passage
- The bill was only introduced on April 2, 2026, near the end of the legislative session, which may affect how far it advances
- The bill is symbolic in nature and would have no direct regulatory or financial impact on individuals or businesses
- The full text of the bill was not available for review; this summary is based on the bill's title and legislative description
Who's Affected
- Quebec residents and citizens interested in provincial identity and heritage
- Scottish-Canadian communities in Quebec
- Cultural and heritage organizations in Quebec
- Provincial government institutions responsible for official symbols
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Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and may face a longer or less certain path to passage
- The bill was only introduced on April 2, 2026, near the end of the legislative session, which may affect how far it advances
- The bill is symbolic in nature and would have no direct regulatory or financial impact on individuals or businesses
- The full text of the bill was not available for review; this summary is based on the bill's title and legislative description
Summary
Bill 590 is a private member's bill introduced by Alexandre Leduc, MNA for Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, in the Quebec National Assembly. It proposes to amend the Act respecting the flag and emblems of Québec to formally recognize the Quebec tartan as an official emblem of the province. The Quebec tartan is a woven textile pattern with colours representing elements of Quebec's identity and heritage, including its Scottish cultural connections. By adding it to the existing law that governs Quebec's official symbols — which already includes the provincial flag and floral emblem — the tartan would gain formal legal status as a recognized provincial symbol. This type of bill is largely symbolic and ceremonial in nature. It was introduced to celebrate and preserve a piece of cultural heritage that has existed informally for some time, giving it the same official recognition as other provincial emblems.
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