The Quebec government appears to be backing away from a polarizing language directive that has sparked fears it could restrict access to health care in […]
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‘Waste of time and money’: Quebec business owner slams new language rules
Swiss Vienna pastry shop in Pointe-Claire has been serving the community for over 60 years. Harry Schick has owned the family business for over four […]
Bill 96: New language rules requires Quebec store signs to be two-thirds in French
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2024 1:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government […]
Quebec restaurant halts free-meal program after warning over English-only text
A Montreal restaurant owner who has given out hundreds of free meals as part of a “pay it forward program” says his initiative has been […]
Indigenous students say Quebec’s language law sets them up for ‘failure’
Indigenous students at Quebec’s English-language CEGEPs are speaking out about changes to their post-secondary education under the province’s language reform, warning they are being set […]
Quebec judge limits language law requiring English decisions be translated
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 21, 2024 3:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec court […]
Quebec judge worries changes to language law could lead to unfair court delays
A Quebec court judge is warning that the province’s controversial language law, known as Bill 96, could lead to unreasonable delays in criminal trials. As […]
English school board calls judge’s stay on parts of Quebec language law a ‘win’
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is celebrating what it calls a “significant win” after a Quebec […]
Quebec language policies lack nuance, some experts say
Despite the Quebec government’s repeated claim the French language is in decline in Quebec, a recent study suggests otherwise when it comes to the public […]