Quebec Language Laws

• U.S. lists Quebec’s language law as ‘trade barrier’, Legault has ‘no intention of softening’

  Quebec has no intention of softening its language laws, Premier François Legault said Tuesday after the U.S. listed his government's French-language reform as a barrier to trade.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2025
  
• Montreal library refuses to host English book club, citing language laws: author

  A local library cited Quebec's language laws in refusing a Montreal author's request to host an English-language book club, he says.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2025
  
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• Quebec man single-handedly runs English-language news source for his community

  With Quebec language laws preventing Deux-Montagnes from sharing information in English on the city website, one man has filled the void with his own English-language news outlet.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2024
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• Young adults in Quebec care less than older people about being served in English: survey

  Quebec's language watchdog says 41 per cent of customers between the ages of 18 and 34 reported feeling indifferent to being served in English.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2024
• Why Quebec is backing away from controversial health-care language directive

  Health Minister Mark Holland’s office says there are 'broad principles' under the Canada Health Act that provincial governments must respect.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2024
• ‘Waste of time and money’: Quebec business owner slams new language rules

  Quebec business owners are frustrated over the new language laws coming into effect in 2025.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
• Bill 96: New language rules requires Quebec store signs to be two-thirds in French

  The new rules are part of Bill 96, which overhauled Quebec's language laws in 2022 in an attempt to protect the French language.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2024
• Quebec restaurant halts free-meal program after warning over English-only text

  A Montreal restauranteur said he's halted a "pay it forward" free meal program after a complaint from Quebec's language law enforcement office.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2024
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• Indigenous students say Quebec’s language law sets them up for ‘failure’

  Quebec cabinet ministers defended Bill 96, saying the government has eased some of the French-language requirements for Indigenous students.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2024
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• Quebec judge limits language law requiring English decisions be translated

  A modification to the Quebec language charter scheduled to come into effect on June 1 states that a French translation must be provided "immediately and without delay."

  Canada

  May 21, 2024