french language
French language use in the workplace is on the decline: OQLF report
The report’s findings show there have been gains and setbacks when it comes to the French language in Quebec. Continue reading
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Quebec language watchdog tells Lachute hospital its English signs must go
The mayors plan to adopt a motion opposing the change at a meeting next week. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau to confront Doug Ford on cuts to francophone services
Ford’s conservatives last week announced cuts affecting Ontario’s 600,000 francophones, including the cancellation of plans for a francophone university and eliminating the office of the province’s French language services commissioner. Continue reading
Quebec premier François Legault caught between language and business with Ontario’s cuts to French
Quebec Premier François Legault was forced to be lead defender of the French language in North America. Continue reading
En français, s’il vous plaît: Ad in Ottawa LCBO misses mark on bilingual signage
The ad in question can be seen with the line ‘Bring it home this week’ with the line directly underneath saying, quite literally ‘French Bring it home.’ Continue reading
Couillard defends position in ‘Bonjour-Hi’ kerfuffle
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Liberal leader Philippe Couillard said he would vote again for a National Assembly motion against the ‘Bonjour-Hi’ greeting. Continue reading
2 new recommendations made to better French services across Saskatchewan gov’t
The Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs offers Saskatchewan government advice to better French-language services. Continue reading
Action needed to support francophones in Ontario, commissioner says
French Language Services Commissioner Francois Boileau said if nothing is done to address the issue, Ontario’s francophone demographic may decrease to the point where it becomes insignificant and public services for the population are hard to come by. Continue reading
New Brunswick to offer financial support for French-language cannabis cultivation program
The government says it will spend up to $117,000 dollars to cover the tuition costs of eligible participants in the 20-week program. Continue reading
English F-word acceptable for French broadcasts, regulator says
In its latest ruling, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council says the F-word does not have the same “vulgar connotation” in French that it does in English. Continue reading