Bill 101
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Quebec targets adult vocational education coursesQuebec's largest English school board is blasting the CAQ's plan to extend bill 101 to adult and vocational education, calling it a 'political stunt.'PoliticsMay 14
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Kernels Popcorn franchise fined over $2K by Quebec language watchdogQuebec's French language office said it contacted Kernels Popcorn several times to encourage it to comply before issuing it a fine of $2,500 for having an all-English website.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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Lost in translation: Ye Olde Orchard sign targeted by language watchdogThe owner says he was told by an OQLF agent that new legislation coming into force in 2025 will make their current name illegal and they'll be forced to translate it to French.CanadaMay 9, 2023
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Quebec election: Parti Québécois pledges new Bill 101 to fight ‘steep decline’ of FrenchPaul St-Pierre Plamondon made the vow Monday on the election campaign trail for a revamped and stronger Bill 101 if the PQ forms the next Quebec government.PoliticsAug 29, 2022
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Quebec towns protecting right to serve residents in English after new language lawAlmost 90 cities, towns or boroughs in Quebec are considered officially bilingual, a designation allowing them to offer services, mail communications and more in both languages.CanadaAug 14, 2022
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Use of French at home is only one indicator of language health: Quebec demographersLegault declared this week that French is in decline, saying fewer Quebecers are speaking the language at home and at work. Demographers agree, but say the portrait is complex.PoliticsJun 5, 2022
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English school boards in Quebec accepting Ukrainian students who receive language exceptionThe Quebec English School Boards Association has been encouraging the government to 'show compassion' and consider giving exemptions to Ukrainian families arriving in the province.CanadaMay 20, 2022
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Quebec doctors warn language Bill 96 could hurt patient careBill 96 would require public service providers to communicate exclusively in French with new immigrants beginning six months after their arrival.CanadaApr 14, 2022
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Quebec’s English colleges say they are being targeted by government for their successThe Quebec government's Bill 96 would also force English CEGEPs to prioritize students who did their primary and secondary education in English.PoliticsApr 11, 2022
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Parti Québécois amendment to extend Bill 101 to CEGEPs defeated in committeeThe CAQ government has reasserted its position that it will not apply Bill 101 to CEGEPs.PoliticsFeb 23, 2022
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