Simon Jolin-Barrette told reporters Tuesday he's concerned that the use of French in the province is in decline, particularly in Montreal.

"What will be the impact of this decision?" said Raymond Théberge.

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.'

Dozens of new workers are slated to be hired to enforce Quebec's French Language Charter

Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole wants to "double or triple" his caucus in Quebec.

Simon Jolin-Barrette has an 'action plan' to promote the French language.

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.

Bill 61, which was tabled last week, puts more than 200 infrastructure projects in the health, education and other sectors on the fast track.

"We will respect Bill 101 and newcomers will continue to have to go to learn French in the French schools," said Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge.

For many people, Kelley said, private tutoring is unaffordable.