Kelly Burke on the state of the English language in Quebec
Newly appointed Official Languages Commissioner, Kelly Burke, is making her first public address in Quebec at the TALQ symposium. Click below to listen to the conversation.
Kelly Burke attends TALQ event
Kelly Burke is keynote speaker at TALQ-sponsored event. The event was followed by a panel discussion with community and sector leaders discussing key issues for the English-speaking community. Listen at the 6:48 minute-mark in this news cast.
A chorus of cheers as CAQ abandons bill to create Quebec constitution
“This bill was part of a divisive government agenda that includes Bill 96, 21 and 84, among others.” QUEBEC — Human rights organizations, unions, minority groups and opposition politicians cheered the news on Thursday that the Coalition Avenir Québec government is abandoning its attempt to create a Quebec constitution. “Victory,” Québec solidaire MNA Haroun Bouazzi told reporters. “We … Read more
TALQ PLEASED THAT QUEBEC CONSTITUTION BILL ABANDONED
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Protéger le français : les travers du PL8
The authors believe that Quebec’s new language bill risks harming both its economy and the French language it claims to defend. Bill 8, recently tabled in the Quebec National Assembly, which restricts access to vocational training and adult education in the English-language system, threatens our already struggling economy. It could also, in our view, undermine … Read more
‘Why now?’ Groups question timing of Roberge’s bill to extend French charter to vocational and adult education
Quebec’s French language minister conceded the adoption of the bill before next week’s adjournment isn’t guaranteed. QUEBEC — Minority groups, English-language school boards and Quebec’s largest employer association are warning about the potential damage to the economy and education system if Quebec goes ahead with legislation to extend the rules of the Charter of the French … Read more
Quebec tables law to extend Bill 101 to English-language adult and vocational education
“We’re going to create a massive backlog,” EMSB Chairman Joe Ortona said as Quebec moves to expand Bill 101 to apply to adult and vocational education. School boards are warning the law will lead to labour shortages. With just days remaining in the National Assembly’s spring session, the Quebec government has tabled legislation that would … Read more
Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school
MONTREAL – The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would force people seeking training in fields such as machining, cabinet making and professional cooking to study in French. The legislation, tabled Thursday, expands the province’s strict language laws to adult education and vocational training, drawing criticism from English school boards, community groups and a … Read more
Quebec’s message to anglophones: we’ve been down this road before, TALQ says
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Is ’50 per cent plus one’ enough for Quebec to separate?
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Hanes: Being a Quebec anglo means having to say ‘are you kidding me?’
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Lincoln: Time for clarity and courage from Quebec Liberals
To make his mark, Charles Milliard must dare to clash with the political orthodoxy of the moment. A Quebec Liberal leader faces inevitable dilemmas ahead of an election, having to balance a variety of interests. The party is a broad coalition of political convictions — liberals and conservatives, federalists and nationalists — enjoying entrenched support … Read more