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Not just an ‘anecdote’: Quebecers take offence to premier’s commentsQuebec immigrants are taking offence to comments madeCanadaJun 9
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Use of French at home is only one indicator of language health: Quebec demographersLegault declared this week that French is in decline, saying fewer Quebecers are speaking the language at home and at work. Demographers agree, but say the portrait is complex.PoliticsJun 5
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Quebec’s use of notwithstanding clause in language law opens constitutional debateFederal Justice Minister David Lametti and other critics of Bill 96 say Quebec's use of that clause shuts down debate and prevents a proper judicial review of the legislation.PoliticsMay 29
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English school boards in Quebec accepting Ukrainian students who receive language exceptionThe Quebec English School Boards Association has been encouraging the government to 'show compassion' and consider giving exemptions to Ukrainian families arriving in the province.CanadaMay 20
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‘Anxiety and frustration’: Demonstrators protest Quebec language lawBill 96 would impose tougher language requirements on workplaces, limit the use of English in the courts and public services and cap enrolment at English junior colleges (CEGEPs).PoliticsMay 14
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Indigenous leaders meet with Quebec lawmakers over Bill 96 concernsIndigenous leaders met with Quebec lawmakers to discuss Bill 96. They say the one-hour meeting wasn't enough time to address all their concerns.PoliticsMay 13
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‘Making monsters of each other’: Businesses fear impact of Quebec language lawBill 96 would impose tougher language requirements on small businesses and companies in federally regulated industries.PoliticsMay 8
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N.B. legislature to begin translating 15-year debate backlog into both official languagesExtra funding for the legislative assembly means a 15-year period where the official record of house proceedings was not translated into both official languages will end.CanadaApr 29
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With sovereignty off the table, Quebec Liberals struggling to connect with votersThe party is attempting to redefine itself, but is struggling to appeal to French-speaking voters without losing support among anglophones and immigrants.PoliticsApr 24
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CN Rail promises to beef up francophone presence on boardCN is subject to Canada's Official Languages Act, which requires federal institutions to provide services in English or French on request.CanadaApr 21
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