Quebec French Language Charter

• Quebec judge worries changes to language law could lead to unfair court delays

  A Quebec court judge is warning Bill 96 could lead to unreasonable delays in criminal trials, but some are accusing him of seeing problems where there aren't any.

  Politics

  May 3, 2024
  
• Quebec tables sweeping bill to reinforce and protect French language

  The long-awaited bill clad with extensive measures to strengthen and protect the role of the French language in Quebec is finally being unveiled after months of discussions.

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
  
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• Legault government looks to strengthen French language in Quebec

  The reforms to bolster the province's language law have been in the works for months.

  Canada

  May 12, 2021
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• Use of notwithstanding clause in Quebec language reform bill causes debate

  The Quebec government hasn't yet revealed its French language reform bill, but it says it plans to use the notwithstanding clause. This lead to lively debate.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2021
• Official languages commissioner concerned by Quebec’s plan to expand Bill 101 to federal businesses

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

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2020
• Quebec introduces new resources to enforce French language laws

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

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2020
• Quebec plans to expand French language law to federally regulated businesses

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

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2020
• Quebec mulls banning ‘Bonjour-Hi’ greeting for stores, government services

  "We want the welcome of the people to be saying the word 'bonjour' so I'm working on that right now," said Simon Jolin-Barrette.

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2019
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• 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.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
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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.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2019