Premier François Legault’s new cabinet appears to be smoothing the waters with English-speaking Quebecers, writes the Montreal Gazette’s Philip Authier. The QCGN welcomed the appointment of Finance Minister Eric Girard to the role of minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers. Read more
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is delighted that Finance Minister Éric Girard, a powerful voice in Cabinet, has been named Minister Responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers. “We are pleased that Premier François Legault has heard our request for a dedicated minister, and we look forward to a fresh start in relations between our … Read more
Though Premier Legault has said that he will likely retain the role of minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers, the QCGN has been calling for the appointment of a full-time minister, as Legault’s role as premier occupies the majority of his time. He is scheduled to announce his new cabinet at 2 pm. Read … Read more
Quebecers will have the chance to have a free 15-20 minute consultation with a lawyer during a province-wide bilingual legal clinic organized by the Jeune Barreau de Montréal, along with the Barreau du Québec and the Centre d’accès à l’information juridique. QCGN Director General Sylvia Martin-Laforge praises the initiative: “The biggest challenge that an English … Read more
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) emerged from its 27th Annual General meeting Thursday evening equipped with a strengthened advocacy mandate, as members pledged to continue battling provincial and federal legislation that erodes the rights of English- speaking Quebecers. Members resolved unanimously to demand the Government of Canada withdraw Bill C-13, which dramatically alters the … Read more
Andrew Caddell, president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, points out: “[The QCGN] said last June, ‘In Bill C-13, the federal government is poised to abandon half a century of official language policy.’ By November, their wisdom will be long forgotten.” Read more
The QCGN calls for the appointment of a dedicated Minister Responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers amid speculation on how the new provincial cabinet will be composed in the Coalition Avenir Québec’s second term. QCGN interim President Eva Ludvig says in a statement: “Members of our community feel that they are not being heard and … Read more
Notaries express concern over a measure included in Bill 96, which would require a French translation of notarized documents which had been drafted in English. The measure creates a two-tier system in which Anglophones “pay more, wait longer, [and] not have the equal services,” says QCGN interim President Eva Ludvig. Read more
There needs to be a dedicated Minister Responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers in the National Assembly, says QCGN interim President Eva Ludvig. Premier François Legault had not dedicated the time necessary for such a role since he appointed himself to the position in 2018. Read more
The results over the past four years under a Coalition Avenir Québec government demonstrate that the English-speaking community needs a voice at the cabinet table with time to listen to the community’s concerns, and to act on them. Eva Ludvig of the QCGN underscores both the situation and the solution during a 10-minute interview with … Read more
Pointing out a “huge disconnect” between the Quebec government and the English-speaking population, the QCGN encourages the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec to appoint a dedicated Minister Responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers. Read more
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) congratulates François Legault on his re-election as Premier of Quebec and looks forward to a fresh start in relations between the English-speaking community of Quebec and the Quebec government. We also reiterate our recommendation for the appointment of a dedicated Minister Responsible for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers. Read more