Our Voice
Talq is the
non-partisan
voice of quebec’s
english-speaking
community.
For more than 30 years, we’ve stood up for the rights and voices of English-speaking Quebecers.
Whether in the news, in court, in Quebec City, or in Ottawa, we work to make sure our community is seen, heard, and, above all, valued.
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1 in 8 Quebecers is part of the English-speaking Community.
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TALQ has participated in more than 15 provincial and federal consultations over the last five years on language rights, health care, education, and civic inclusion.
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More than 25 policy briefs have been submitted by TALQ and our partners in the last decade to defend language rights and support inclusive policy-making.
Throughout Quebec. Across Canada.
We hold our
governments
to account.
We expect the Government of Quebec to recognize Quebec’s English-speaking community as a dynamic and vibrant contributor to Quebec society, and respect our rights as an official language minority when working to protect and promote the French language.
We expect the Government of Canada to fiercely protect and promote Canada’s linguistic duality across all areas of federal jurisdictions, with a constant eye to the vulnerabilities of official language minority communities.
Community Definition
There is
strength in
numbers.
How our community is defined matters, but it’s not necessarily easy given diverse lived experiences, cultural expressions, and evolving identities. For our governments, community definition can shape and scale government policy, services and budgets. For groups like TALQ, it can affect our capability to plan programs, apply for funding, and speak up for the community’s needs.
In short, community definition supports the self-definition of the English-speaking community, so accuracy is crucial.
Latest Actions
On the ground.
At the table.
In the conversation.
Justice & Rights
Rights are
fundamental,
not negotiable.
With funding from Justice Canada, we inform English-speaking Quebecers about their rights to receive services in English, providing them with information and resources to access justice in English where possible, and support and guidance where needed.
Owning our
place in Quebec,
one law at a time.
Navigating Quebec’s public services isn’t always easy. Here you will find resources to help you along the way
Access to Justice
There’s a difference
between knowing
the law and interpreting
the law – that’s what
we’re here for.
Join in and speak up!
Conversation needs
community.
We foster community dialogue and shared experiences to help us provide clear, accurate, and relevant access to justice.