French Language
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Supreme Court sued over its refusal to translate decisions before 1970 into FrenchThe Quebec rights group says it has applied to the Federal Court to force the Supreme Court to abide by the language commissioner's ruling.CanadaNov 1
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Quebec Liberals seek probe of closing of newcomers’ French-language classesFederal Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said Friday $750 million the federal government is spending to help Quebec with newcomers is not being fully used.CanadaOct 26
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Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to healthcare in EnglishSeveral dozen protesters gathered in front of a Montreal hospital on Saturday to protest Quebec’s French language laws on Saturday.CanadaJul 27
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‘It’s a brand name’: Why a Quebec business feels targeted by language inspectorsParty Expert, a well-established retail store, is coming under fire from Quebec's French language inspectors over its name and exterior signs.CanadaJul 17
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New report shows French use on the decline in QuebecA report published by the Office Québécois de la Langue Française illustrates that the use of the French language is on the decline — especially among adults aged 18 to 34.CanadaMay 22
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Quebec language policies lack nuance, some experts sayDespite the Quebec government's repeated claim the French language is in decline in Quebec, a recent study suggests otherwise when it comes to the public sphere.PoliticsApr 5
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‘Resurgence’ of French in Maine spurs hope, but fears, challenges remain for francophonesDespite the challenges facing French in Maine, one woman said she remains hopeful for its future. She also encouraged Quebecers to cherish their connection to the language.CanadaMar 18
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Non-French-speaking asylum seekers should be encouraged to move outside Quebec, commissioner saysQuebec's commissioner for the French language says temporary immigration is contributing to the decline of the French language in Quebec, including an increase in asylum seekers.CanadaFeb 15
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Stricter language laws coming for Quebec businesses. Not everyone is happySome Quebec businesses will soon have to change their signs to display two times more French than English.PoliticsJan 12
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The ‘erosion’ of French as a first language in N.B. creating real concernsNew Brunswick's Commissioner of Official Languages said she hoped more amendments would be made to the Official Languages Act to improve equality in linguistic communities.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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