Quebec language laws

• Motion on Quebec nationhood, constitutional change gets green light from MPs

  The Bloc failed to pass a nearly identical motion three weeks ago, which required unanimous consent and was scuppered by a single ``nay'' from independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Quebec nationalism push poses election challenge for Justin Trudeau

  Legault vowed to amend Canada's Constitution to recognize French as Quebec's only official language and to call Quebec a "nation" to underscore its distinct status.

  Politics

  May 28
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• ‘Good chance’ new Quebec language bill will include notwithstanding clause: Legault

  The notwithstanding clause allows governments to adopt laws that violate Canadians' fundamental freedoms such as freedom of thought and religion.

  Canada

  Apr 22
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• Ottawa wants to guarantee right to work in French in federally regulated companies

  Ottawa says it intends to guarantee the right to work in French within all federally regulated private businesses with more than 50 employees in Quebec.

  Canada

  Feb 19
• 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 COVID-19 self-care guide available in English, but no government plans to distribute

  The Quebec Community Groups Network is urging the government to distribute its English COVID-19 self-care guide to all Quebecers.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2020
• Easing Bill 101’s requirements for public education not an option: Quebec education minister

  "We will respect Bill 101 and newcomers will continue to have to go to learn French in the French schools," said Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge.

  Education

  Jan 21, 2020
• CAQ suggests only ‘historic Anglophones’ in Quebec should have access to services in English

  Ever since he was named language minister in September, Simon Jolin-Barrette has hinted at toughening up Quebec's language laws.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Majority of anglophone Quebecers say axing school boards puts minority language rights at risk: survey

  Anglophones in Quebec believe eliminating English-language school boards puts minority language rights at risk, according to a new survey by Léger Marketing.

  Education

  Sep 12, 2019
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• ‘English rights will be protected’: Quebec government insists it is listening to community concerns

  The Quebec government reiterated that it is taking the concerns of the province's English-language communities seriously.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2019