Quebec Language Debate
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English Montreal School Board files legal challenge against Bill 96The English Montreal School Board alleges Bill 96 violates the Canadian Constitution in 'at least three ways' and directly interferes with the governance of English schools.CanadaJun 6, 2022
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Quebec can modify part of the Canadian Constitution unilaterally, Trudeau saysThe province's proposed language law reform seeks to change part of the Constitution to affirm that Quebec is a nation and that its official language is French.CanadaMay 18, 2021
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Quebec tables sweeping bill to reinforce and protect French languageThe 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.CanadaMay 13, 2021
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Use of notwithstanding clause in Quebec language reform bill causes debateThe 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.PoliticsApr 30, 2021
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Quebec provincial government considers capping spaces in English CEGEPsPremier François Legault admitted Thursday his government is considering limiting the number of spaces in English language CEGEPs.PoliticsFeb 18, 2021
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Woman says she was unable to receive care in English at Lachine HospitalA Pincourt woman said staff couldn't communicate with her in English when she was admitted to the Lachine hospital's emergency department.CanadaNov 10, 2020
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Quebec passes motion for politicians to stop making opening remarks in English at National AssemblyThe Quebec government stirred up a debate about the French language and the use of English in the National Assembly.PoliticsOct 1, 2020
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Quebec government’s moves to protect French language spark debate amid pandemicQuebec'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.'CanadaSep 23, 2020
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Majority of anglophone Quebecers say axing school boards puts minority language rights at risk: surveyAnglophones in Quebec believe eliminating English-language school boards puts minority language rights at risk, according to a new survey by Léger Marketing.EducationSep 12, 2019
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‘Le trampoline’ and ‘la trampoline’ both correct: OQLFThe word was first given the feminine gender in Quebec and the masculine in Europe.CanadaMay 3, 2018
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