Montreal, November 26,2025 – TALQ welcomes and strongly supports the Barreau du Québec’s recent comprehensive brief on Bill 1. The CAQ’s proposed bill, which sets out a blueprint for a Quebec constitution, was itself introduced abruptly in the National Assembly on Oct. 9, 2025, without prior consultation. The Barreau’s thorough analysis confirms what a great … Read more
Critics say the bills would weaken the ability of citizens and organizations to challenge laws that infringe on the rights of Quebecers Three bills recently presented at Quebec’s National Assembly, including one that was quickly adopted, show signs of an authoritarian drift that threatens the rule of law, according to the head of the organization … Read more
Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028 is a “much-needed wake-up call” on how federal investments continue to fall short for Quebec’s English-speaking communities. MONTREAL, November 25, 2025 – “The Commissioner has put in black and white what we see on the ground every day,” said Eva Ludvig, President of TALQ. “Federal programs that function reasonably … Read more
English-language advocacy groups face funding roadblocks Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages. Raymond Théberge said some health-care workers still struggle to know when they can offer services in English under Law 14, also known as Bill … Read more
Due to confusion over what’s allowed, “members of Quebec English-speaking communities risk being deprived of their right to obtain health care in English.” Confused by Quebec’s tougher French rules, health-care workers are avoiding English, threatening access to care for anglophone Quebecers, the federal language commissioner says. “The strengthening of the Charter of the French … Read more
Constitutional lawyer Julius Grey says Bill 1 portrays Quebec as a “totally different society” from the rest of Canada. The Legault government’s proposed Quebec constitution would reduce rights and freedoms and is meant to “raise tensions” with Ottawa and insulate the province, constitutional and civil-rights lawyer Julius Grey warns. He said Bill 1 — the Quebec … Read more
Experts are raising red flags that Bill 1 would reinforce the power of the state at the expense of the people — the opposite of what constitutions are supposed to do. For a bill touted as the “law of laws,” the Legault government’s proposed constitution for Quebec has so far resulted in the spilling of … Read more
Legislation lays out vision for province, but critics say it could infringe on individual freedoms Quebec Premier François Legault took many by surprise when, last month, his government introduced a proposed constitution for the province without consulting the population first. The constitution, he said, would protect the common values of the province, including the French language, secularism, … Read more
An anglo rights group says Bill 1 follows the same pattern as other Legault government laws that curtail minority rights, centralize power and limit dissent. A lawyer for an anglophone rights group is warning that Quebec’s proposed constitution would give the government sweeping powers, stifle dissent and make it far harder to challenge laws in … Read more
Celebrating our people is more important than one might think, especially in a time when good news feels rare. Recently, TALQ — the provincial advocacy group for organizations supporting anglophone services — honoured 30 people who make a difference in their communities and who contribute in meaningful, often under-recognized ways. The occasion marked the organization’s … Read more
Antonia Macris is being recognized for her significant contributions and dedication to improving the lives of those around her. She is a passionate youth and community leader with extensive experience as a non-profit director and government manager. Her dedication to supporting Hellenic youth across Canada has earned her both the King Charles III Coronation Medal … Read more
Steve Kaufmann, a linguist and podcaster, says he’s impressed by the level of bilingualism among anglos when he visits his native Montreal. We collectively spend so much time arguing over language and language legislation in Quebec that when I had the opportunity to sit down with Steve Kaufmann, a linguist and polyglot who speaks more … Read more