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Deaf community makes urgent appeal for more interpretersAs we mark the end of National Accessibility Week, the deaf and hard of hearing community in Quebec says it is facing many challenges, notably a lack of interpreters. Cynthia Benoit, CSO of the Visual and Tactile Interpretation Service known as SIVET, and ASL-ENGLISH Interpreter, Liz Scully, join Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to...Global News Morning MontrealJun 3
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Bilingual status of hospitals could be revoked under Quebec’s Bill 15 endangering access to English servicesSome Quebecers are concerned they could lose access to English health-care services, if a change to the province’s major health-care reform goes through. Health Minister Christian Dubé tabled an amendment to his Bill 15 earlier this week that would give Santé Québec the power to revoke a hospital’s bilingual status. Global’s Franca Mignacca explains.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Bill 15 petition against Quebec’s healthcare revampThe Quebec Community Groups Network urges all Quebecers to quickly sign a petition demanding the provincial government put an immediate hold on its proposed Bill 15, which would launch a massive centralization of Quebec’s healthcare system. QCGN director general, Sylvia Martin-Laforge, joins Global’s Laura Casella to discuss why it could jeopardize English services.Nov 22, 2023
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Quebec’s English-speaking racialized communities face higher unemployment rates, study saysAccording to a new study published by an employment research group, English-speaking Quebecers from racialized communities and immigrants are more likely to be unemployed. Some blame a combination of systemic racism as well as lack of support for these groups. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, they’re calling on the provincial government to improve employment services.CanadaOct 4, 2023
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Port Perry man reunited with lost service dogA Port Perry man has been reunited with his beloved service dog, Milo. The English Springer Spaniel went missing on Aug. 17 at a park in Lindsay. The call for help to find Milo was answered after our story on CHEX News Monday night, as tips started pouring in all leading to the joyous reunion....Aug 22, 2023
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‘Best thing that ever happened in my life:’ Man looking for missing service dog last seen at park in Lindsay, Ont.A Port Perry man is pleading for help to find his missing service dog. He last saw the black and white English Springer Spaniel by the Scugog River in the east end of Lindsay on Aug. 17. Germain Ma has more.Aug 21, 2023
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Bill 96: Quebec’s new language law prompts stricter communication, less accessible servicesBill 96 was passed to help slow the decline of the French language across Quebec, however, it’s making life for English speakers tougher as services — including schools and helplines — are required, in most cases, to communicate in French only. Dan Spector reports.CanadaJun 2, 2023
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Global National: June 2Air Canada flight disruptions stemming from a “temporary technical issue” continued into Friday, following more than 500 delays and cancellations across the company’s network the day prior. Plus, recent staffing shortages and hour cuts are raising alarm bells for families across not just Ontario, but the entire nation as emergency rooms continue to close and...Global NationalJun 2, 2023
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Lawyers for English-language advocates seeking to have sections of Quebec’s Bill 96 overturnedAnother court challenge to Bill 96 is underway. Lawyers representing six plaintiffs argue that the new law discriminates against their clients based on language The lawyers are hoping provisions of the bill will be overturned fearing that rights to receive services in English are being eroded. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, it will be a...CanadaMay 31, 2023
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English mental health resources in LavalThe Youth and Parents AGAPE Association provides resources to underprivileged English-speaking and multicultural Laval residents to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Barbara Klein joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about the services that are available.Global News Morning MontrealMay 31, 2023
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Concerns over education reform billIf passed, Bill 23 would give Legault’s government even more control over education, including the power to appoint directors of school boards or service centres in the province. QESBA Exectutive Director Russell Copeman joins Global’s Laura Casella to explain what this could mean for English language schools.Global News Morning MontrealMay 15, 2023
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Coronavirus: Thousands crowd U.K. beaches, ignoring health adviceThousands flocked to beaches along the English coast on Thursday, including in Bournemouth, where authorities declared a “major incident” over what they called the irresponsible behaviour of crowds who had ignored public health guidance on the coronavirus and badly overstretched local services.Jun 25, 2020
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Interview with former Liberal MP Marlene JenningsAs a former Liberal MP and someone who has dedicated most of her life to community involvement and public service, Marlene Jennings is now working to unite English-speaking community members in her new roles as president of the Quebec Community Groups Network. In this year in review, Global’s Laura Casella speaks to Jennings about the...CanadaDec 26, 2020
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English-speaking parents give failing grade to Quebec’s new tutoring programDetails of Quebec’s long-awaited tutoring program were announced this week. The goal is to better support students with learning difficulties or at risk of failing out, who are struggling amid the pandemic. The province is investing $12M in two organizations, but as Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports, some are outraged over the lack of English services...CanadaJan 29, 2021
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Parti Québécois pledges to toughen up requirements for bilingual municipalities to keep statusIf elected, the PQ would nix the bilingual status of municipalities where anglophones make up less than 33 per cent of residents. That’s one of the promises PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon made on the campaign trail on Monday. Having bilingual status allows a city or borough to offer services and communicate with its residents...CanadaAug 29, 2022
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Conservative leadership debate: 5 out of 6 members say they’re pro-choiceOn Wednesday, during the first official English debate where all six candidates for Conservative Party leadership were present, candidates disclosed their views on abortion legislation. Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, Patrick Brown, Roman Baber and Scott Aitchison stated they’re pro-choice and would not make abortion services illegal in Canada. Leslyn Lewis, however, opposed.CanadaMay 11, 2022
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Film explores English roots in QuebecQuebec’s Bill 96 aims to strengthen the province’s French language law, but English groups fear it will reduce access in their language to essential services. How did we get here? Filmmaker Guy Rex Rodgers joins Global’s Andrea Howick to talk about his new documentary, “What We Choose To Remember”, an exploration of Anglo identity in...Global News Morning MontrealMay 9, 2022
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Quebec’s Bill 96 sparks fears about access to health care in EnglishTwo weeks ago, Shab Shattah, 71, had bypass surgery at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. But with the passing of the province’s new language law Bill 96, the experience made him fear that he may not have guaranteed access to English services during an emergency. Global’s Gloria Henriquez has the story.CanadaJul 23, 2022
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Judy Ross opens up about her recent talk with Prime MinisterTue, Feb 21: Judy Ross, opens up about her recent chat with Justin Trudeau, after the premier phoned her to personally apologize for answering her English question at a town Hall in Sherbrooke, in French. As Gloria Henriquez reports, Ross used the opportunity to discuss the need for more English services for mental health in...Global News at 11 MontrealFeb 22, 2017
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Montreal elections 2017: Vaudreuil-Dorion mayoral candidates face off in debatePierre Séguin faces off against current Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor Guy Pilon over key issues such as urban sprawl, availability of services for English speakers, as well as access to healthcare. Part two of two.Focus MontrealOct 8, 2017