French Language

• NDP candidates acknowledge weak French as Montreal debate shifts mostly to English

  The NDP leadership hopefuls admitted their French skills fell short during the campaign’s first debate in Montreal, where much of the discussion shifted into English.

  Politics

  Nov 28
  
• Feds increase French language funding for Alberta government services

  Culture Minister Tanya Fir says the funding will build on past efforts to make government services and resources available in French.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2024
  
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• Supreme Court sued over its refusal to translate decisions before 1970 into French

  The Quebec rights group says it has applied to the Federal Court to force the Supreme Court to abide by the language commissioner's ruling.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2024
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• Quebec Liberals seek probe of closing of newcomers’ French-language classes

  Federal 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.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2024
• Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to healthcare in English

  Several dozen protesters gathered in front of a Montreal hospital on Saturday to protest Quebec’s French language laws on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2024
• ‘It’s a brand name’: Why a Quebec business feels targeted by language inspectors

  Party Expert, a well-established retail store, is coming under fire from Quebec's French language inspectors over its name and exterior signs.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2024
• New report shows French use on the decline in Quebec

  A 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.

  Canada

  May 22, 2024
• Quebec language policies lack nuance, some experts say

  Despite 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. 

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2024
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• ‘Resurgence’ of French in Maine spurs hope, but fears, challenges remain for francophones

  Despite 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.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2024
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• Non-French-speaking asylum seekers should be encouraged to move outside Quebec, commissioner says

  Quebec'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.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2024