Most OQLF complaints related to service in Montreal
New data published by the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) shows most complaints it received are related to being served in a language other than French in Montreal establishments.
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Official Languages Commissioner concerned about bilingualism in the public service
Canadian Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge says he is concerned about the federal government’s inability to comply with requirements regarding employee bilingualism.
Concordia University ‘astonished’ after Quebec vows to maintain tuition hikes for out-of-province students
Concordia University said it was shocked by comments from Quebec’s higher education minister, who is promising to go ahead with tuition hikes for out-of-province students despite a court ruling that struck down the measure in its current form.
Hobby shops say it will be game over for their businesses due to Quebec’s language law
Some hobby shops say they’re at risk of going out of business due to Quebec’s new language law because the products they sell are unavailable in French.
English-speaking advocacy group QCGN rebrands as TALQ
One of the leading advocacy groups for English-speaking Quebecers is rebranding. This week, the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) will become TALQ.
Quebec’s new language rules officially in effect as of Sunday
Businesses must now comply with new rules on commercial signage in French in Quebec, as provisions of Bill 94 come into force Sunday.
Quebec government launches Bill 40 appeal to Supreme Court of Canada
Nearly two months after Quebec’s highest court ruled that Bill 40 violated the rights of the English-speaking community, the François Legault government is taking its legal challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada.
OQLF wrote to STM 6 times to remove the word ‘go’ from buses
Quebec’s language watchdog contacted the Montreal transit agency at least six times in the wake of a complaint about using the word “go” on city buses to cheer on a local soccer team.
No deadline extension for businesses to conform to Bill 96 rules: Roberge
Quebec is turning down a request from the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to extend the deadline to conform to new language laws.
“Solution in search of a problem,” expert critical of Quebec streaming bill
Quebec’s recently tabled bill forcing streaming giants, such as Netflix and Spotify, to boost French-language content by setting quotas is a “solution in search of a problem,” according to one expert in the field.
‘I was silenced’: Montreal author told she couldn’t hold English book reading in library due to Quebec language law
A public library in Montreal admitted it made a mistake when it refused to organize a reading event for a local author because of Quebec’s language law, commonly known as Bill 96.
French language Minister Roberge promises ‘predictability’ with francization program
Acknowledging that there were 'issues' with the 'stability' of francization course offerings last year, French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge said that 'predictability' will be the order of the day.
Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ is part of province’s identity
Quebec French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the slogan 'Go Habs Go!' is part of the DNA and identity of Quebec and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team.
No more ‘Go Habs Go’: STM changes messaging after OQLF complaint
It may be playoff season for the Montreal Canadiens, but don’t expect to see any 'Go Habs Go!' signs on the city’s buses any time soon.
English school boards ‘thrilled’ by Court of Appeal ruling on Quebec’s Bill 40
The Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) is celebrating another victory in its legal battle against the contentious Bill 40 after the Court of Appeal ruled parts of it are unconstitutional.