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Should Supreme Court judges be required to be fluent in French and English?

Current laws do not mandate bilingualism for Supreme Court justices. Proponents argue interpretation fails to capture legal nuance for Francophones. Opponents argue a mandate disqualifies excellent candidates from Western Canada and Indigenous communities.

Answer Overview

Response rates from 105 Canada voters.

65%
Yes
35%
No
65%
Yes
27%
No
0%
Yes, citizens have a fundamental right to be heard without an interpreter
8%
No, this unfairly disqualifies qualified candidates from Western Canada
1%
No, it discriminates against Indigenous jurists who do not speak French

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9LXDZSK from Maine  answered…2mos2MO

No, Quebec is clearly federally irrelevant. Quebec should secede from Canada and form their own government to maintain their language and culture.

 @BCPJSQ2from Quebec  answered…3mos3MO

No only one of the official languages English or French and provide Translation for the other official language or Anthoer language

 @BCNV88Gfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

No only one of the Official Languages English or French and a translator for the other language or any other language

 @BCN7SGVfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

Yes but only for one of the official languages ethier English or French and provide translation for the other official language or any other language

 @BCN3J65from Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

No only one of the two official languages English or French with translation for the other official language or any other language

 @BCFGP39from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

It discriminates against those who may not understand both languages, but at the same time, a French-speaking person does have the right to speak in their native tongue to the court.

 @BCFWHXCfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

No but require them to be fluent in either English or French with a translation in the other language for those who can't one of the other languages and a translation for other languages

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should Supreme Court judges be required to be fluent in French and English?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 24, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/poll/5548704440

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