The Quebec government appears to be backing away from a polarizing language directive that has sparked fears it could restrict access to health care in English and potentially violate the Canada Health Act. The 31-page directive, which came into effect July 18, has triggered anger and confusion in the province, a rebuke from at least … Read more
Swiss Vienna pastry shop in Pointe-Claire has been serving the community for over 60 years. Harry Schick has owned the family business for over four decades and during that time, he says, he’s always served clients in both French and English. The pastry shop has signs throughout in both languages and in the same size … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2024 1:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government has published new rules requiring French to take up most of the space on storefronts and outdoor commercial signs. The province wants French to be the dominant language on commercial … Read more
A Montreal restaurant owner who has given out hundreds of free meals as part of a “pay it forward program” says his initiative has been halted because of the so-called language police. “It was very successful. We have given out over 712 free meals,” said Abdul Rashia Khan, owner of Mama Khan restaurant on St. … Read more
Indigenous students at Quebec’s English-language CEGEPs are speaking out about changes to their post-secondary education under the province’s language reform, warning they are being set up for “failure.” The directors of five English CEGEPS — John Abbott, Champlain Saint-Lambert, Heritage, Vanier and Dawson — issued Wednesday a video where students from different communities describe their … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 21, 2024 3:46 pm Updated May 21, 2024 4:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec court judge has declared inoperable a portion of the province’s language law that requires English-language court decisions to be immediately translated into French. Dennis Galiatsatos … Read more
A proposed regulation around the language of commercial signage in Quebec is attracting skepticism from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration, which has “concerns” about the potential impact on American businesses. The issue came up during a wide-ranging meeting between high-level trade officials from both countries in Toronto on Wednesday. A summary of the meeting said … Read more
