French

• Acadian group backs appointment of judge, educator to New Brunswick language review

  The premier's office says Judge Yvette Finn and John McLaughlin will be expected to consult with the public and stakeholders before making recommendations to the government.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Doctor has no right to francophone panel, Ontario discipline committee rules

  A francophone doctor accused of misconduct by Ontario's medical regulator has lost his bid to have his case heard by a French-speaking disciplinary panel.

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• New Brunswick premier to appoint two commissioners to review Official Languages Act

  The Tory leader said Friday the commissioners will present a final report with recommendations to the government by Dec. 31.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• 3 French police officers killed after responding to domestic violence call

  The reported victim of domestic violence, a woman, sought refuge on the roof of the house and was rescued safely by police after the home was set on fire, according to local media.

  World

  Dec 23, 2020
• Quebec sovereigntists and French-language activists rally in Montreal

  Montrealers gathered near city hall on Saturday demanding action be taken against the decline of French in the Greater Montreal area.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2020
• Quebecers want more French language protection: poll

  The poll, conducted by the firm Léger on Sept. 4-6, finds that 59 per cent of respondents believe that French in Quebec has deteriorated over the past 10 years.

  Nov 9, 2020
• Quebec Edible Arrangements franchisees sue company over claims of lack of French and marketing

  Edible Arrangements franchisees in Quebec are suing the American company for close to $3 million over alleged breaches of Quebec's language laws among other issues.

  Consumer

  Sep 9, 2020
• 40% of Quebec companies want their employees to have English language skills: poll

  The data which was unveiled this week was deemed "very worrying" by the minister responsible for the Charter of the French language, Simon Jolin-Barrette.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2020
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• Winnipeg looking at making more city services available in French

  Winnipeggers may soon be able to access city services in French, regardless of where in the city they call home.

  Politics

  Jan 22, 2020
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• Vernon School District adopts lottery for French immersion registration

  This year Vernon parents won't be camping out overnight to ensure their children a spot in French immersion.

  Education

  Jan 7, 2020