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Bill 96: New language rules requires Quebec store signs to be two-thirds in FrenchThe new rules are part of Bill 96, which overhauled Quebec's language laws in 2022 in an attempt to protect the French language.CanadaJun 26
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Quebec to invest $603M to protect French language. Critics say province has it all wrongCritics say the province is relying on data that reflects the private sphere versus the public, and intends on using coercive measures to bolster and protect the French language.CanadaApr 30
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Quebec unveils $603 million five-year plan to protect French languageThe provincial government said its nine priorities include better monitoring of language trends, boosting the French cultural offering, and improving students' mastery of French.CanadaApr 28
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Some Ukrainians in Quebec struggle with French requirement for immigrationUkrainians came to Canada through a program that allows them to stay and work for three years, and beneficiaries have until March to apply to extend their temporary status.CanadaFeb 24
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Quebec politicians rail against ‘English week’ at French-language CEGEP"There's already enough English among young people in general in Quebec,'' Premier François Legault said to reporters on Wednesday.CanadaSep 13, 2023
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Kingston, Ont. ‘double French’ high school celebrates inaugural school yearAfter years in the works, Kingston's French high school students came together Wednesday to inaugurate the first 'double French' high school in Kingston.CanadaSep 13, 2023
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Percentage of French speakers in N.B. rises from 2016 but down from historic highFrench speakers made up 41.9 per cent of New Brunswick's population in 2021, which is nearly identical to numbers seen in 1991, but still lower than the all-time recorded high.CanadaAug 24, 2023
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Want English services in Quebec? Prepare to attest in ‘good faith’ that you qualifyNew provisions under Quebec's language law reform are now in effect. But one of the new changes -- and how it's being enforced -- has left many people scratching their heads.CanadaJun 3, 2023
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Bill 96: Here’s what to expect when trying to access English services in QuebecThe Quebec government has described the law as a moderate response to what it says is the declining use of French, but others are worried about its far-reaching impacts.PoliticsJun 1, 2023
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Legislator Ruba Ghazal 1st to enter Québec solidaire spokeswoman raceGhazal says she thinks an increased focus on sovereignty and protecting Quebec's language will help the party gain votes outside of Montreal, where its support is concentrated.PoliticsMay 21, 2023
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