Quebec Language Debate

• English Montreal School Board files legal challenge against Bill 96

  The English Montreal School Board alleges Bill 96 violates the Canadian Constitution in 'at least three ways' and directly interferes with the governance of English schools.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
  
• Quebec can modify part of the Canadian Constitution unilaterally, Trudeau says

  The province's proposed language law reform seeks to change part of the Constitution to affirm that Quebec is a nation and that its official language is French.

  Canada

  May 18, 2021
  
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• Quebec tables sweeping bill to reinforce and protect French language

  The long-awaited bill clad with extensive measures to strengthen and protect the role of the French language in Quebec is finally being unveiled after months of discussions.

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
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• Use of notwithstanding clause in Quebec language reform bill causes debate

  The Quebec government hasn't yet revealed its French language reform bill, but it says it plans to use the notwithstanding clause. This lead to lively debate.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2021
• Quebec provincial government considers capping spaces in English CEGEPs

  Premier François Legault admitted Thursday his government is considering limiting the number of spaces in English language CEGEPs.

  Politics

  Feb 18, 2021
• Woman says she was unable to receive care in English at Lachine Hospital

  A Pincourt woman said staff couldn't communicate with her in English when she was admitted to the Lachine hospital's emergency department.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2020
• Quebec passes motion for politicians to stop making opening remarks in English at National Assembly

  The Quebec government stirred up a debate about the French language and the use of English in the National Assembly.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2020
• Quebec government’s moves to protect French language spark debate amid pandemic

  Quebec's national assembly has passed a motion to affirm the importance of protecting the French language amid backlash over a big investment in the 'language police.'

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2020
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• Majority of anglophone Quebecers say axing school boards puts minority language rights at risk: survey

  Anglophones in Quebec believe eliminating English-language school boards puts minority language rights at risk, according to a new survey by Léger Marketing.

  Education

  Sep 12, 2019
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• ‘Le trampoline’ and ‘la trampoline’ both correct: OQLF

  The word was first given the feminine gender in Quebec and the masculine in Europe.

  Canada

  May 3, 2018