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August 7, 2026 —The Pulse of the Eastern Townships

TALQ’s new identity reflects a broader membership base and a sharper focus on legislation, language rights and municipal practices as English-speaking Quebecers prepare for an uncertain provincial election and changes to the federal official-languages framework. Sylvia Martin-Laforge said in an Aug. 6 interview that the organization’s rebranding was not simply a change of name or … Read more

Opinion

Le leadership commence par le dialogue

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 —Le Devoir

In an op-ed in Le Devoir, TALQ board member and president of the Quebec Board of Black Educators Alix Adrien, says Quebec’s political leaders should directly engage with the province’s English-speaking minority during the upcoming election whether through debates, forums, or public discussions. Drawing on his own experience as a Francophone immigrant who worked in … Read more

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Une municipalité de l’Outaouais dénonce l’absence d’un débat des chefs en anglais

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 —Le Droit

Unhappy with the absence of an English-language leaders’ debate ahead of the upcoming provincial election, elected officials in the Township of Low, located in the Gatineau Valley, are criticizing the stance taken by the major political parties. … The elected officials in Low are calling on the five parties to “commit unconditionally to fully participating … Read more

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Quebec English Debate Cancelled

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 —CUTV (Concordia)

Concordia University Television interviews president Eva Ludvig on the cancelation of the English Language Debate for 2026 Provincial Election. In an interview on CUTV’s The Debrief, TALQ president Eva Ludvig says the cancellation of an English-language leaders’ debate is a missed opportunity for more than one million English-speaking Quebecers. “We believe that political leaders seeking … Read more

Opinion

Lincoln: The UN is calling us out. It’s time we listened

July 9, 2026

Canada and Quebec are rightly seen as open societies, which makes the rapporteurs’ concerns all the worthier of priority attention. The International Commission of Jurists Canada should be commended for having asked the UN Human Rights Council to review Quebec’s proposed constitution (Bill 1) on the basis that the legislation infringes upon minority and Indigenous rights. … Read more

Opinion

Opinion: René Lévesque didn’t refuse to debate in English

July 9, 2026 —The Gazette

He understood that you must be able to address the other side in its own language — to persuade, to negotiate, or simply to be understood. On March 25, 1968, René Lévesque walked into an auditorium at Scarborough College — today the University of Toronto Scarborough. He was warmly received by students who had come … Read more

Opinion

Opinion: Why Quebec needs an English-language leaders’ debate

July 6, 2026 —The Gazette

It’s an opportunity to demonstrate that they aspire to govern all Quebecers, not only those watching in French. Quebec’s next premier will govern nearly 9 million people. Among them are more than a million English-speaking Quebecers, people who raise families, build businesses and contribute to every aspect of Quebec society. They deserve the opportunity to … Read more

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Lack of English-language debate in Quebec disappoints some anglophone voters

June 29, 2026 —CBC News

Some anglophone voters in Quebec are expressing disappointment that there will be no English-language leaders’ debate ahead of the provincial election after major parties declined to participate. Advocates say an English-language debate would give Quebec’s English-speaking community an opportunity to hear directly from party leaders on issues affecting them and would help ensure their concerns … Read more

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Pas de débat en anglais: «Comment vont-ils NOUS parler?», scandent les anglophones

June 25, 2026 —QUB Radio

Il n’y aura pas de débat en anglais pour les prochaines élections québécoises. On parle à la communauté anglophone en réaction. Entrevue avec Sylvia Martin Laforge, directrice générale de TALQ. TALQ is glad to be called and will always participate when French media reach out to us. As advocates for the English-speaking community of Quebec, … Read more

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No English debate during Quebec’s fall election campaign

June 24, 2026 —The Gazette

Second straight campaign where the Coalition Avenir Québec and Parti Québécois have declined to participate in a debate in English. There will not be an English-language debate during the upcoming Quebec provincial election. The Quebec English news media consortium invited the leaders of each of the five main Quebec political parties to a 90-minute English-language debate … Read more

Opinion

Hanes: These anglo seniors show it’s never too late to learn French

June 22, 2026 —The Gazette

Graduates from an innovative language program are busting myths about anglophones. One by one, the graduates made their way to the front of the room wearing black caps and gold-lettered sashes. They shook hands with their teachers, were handed certificates and switched their tassels from right to left to mark a rite of passage. When … Read more

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Young anglophones face higher unemployment, lower earnings despite efforts to integrate in Quebec

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 —The Gazette

“I definitely felt not French enough,” said Samantha Restall, reflecting on her early experiences in the province’s workforce. “I knew that if I didn’t speak French, I wouldn’t have a choice to stay here.” For Claire Dooley, who moved from Vancouver to Montreal five years ago, the challenge was never deciding whether she wanted to … Read more

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An Understanding of Fact.
A Sharing of Opinions.
A Voice for The Community.

Stories that connect.
Perspectives that inspire.

Your voice matters,
and it deserves to be heard.

We value open minds
and open dialogue.