WORKING TOGETHER FOR A MORE VITAL COMMUNITY
DetailsIn order to best represent the interests of Quebec’s English-speaking community, the Quebec Community Groups Network supports stakeholders in identifying common needs, challenges, and priorities. Our Network is developing a framework for collective action to ensure more English-speaking Quebecers are engaged in decisions that affect the future of our community.
FRONT LINE ADVOCACY
View our Language Rights pageQCGN, which takes action on the strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of English-speaking Quebec, is committed to protecting the language rights of English-speaking Quebecers.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE
Go to Coronavirus (COVID-19) HubCreated by the QCGN in cooperation with members and stakeholders, this frequently updated hub provides links to information about new government programs as well as access to additional resources and online tools in English.
SOCIAL INNOVATION IN ACTION
More detailsThe Community Innovation Fund (CIF) helps Quebec’s English-speaking communities put social innovation in action by supporting 10 innovative projects that addresses the needs of vulnerable English-speaking youth, seniors and newcomers.
QCGN Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic
To help English-speaking Quebecers navigate through the pandemic, QCGN has created a on online information hub that provides access to reliable information in English. Click here to find links new government programs as well as additional resources and online tools.
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Discover how to become more involved in the democratic process. Click on the Inspire Democracy logo to consult Elections Canada’s information and toolkits.
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Senate committee highlights key points in language reform document
/in Press Coverage, QCGN News /by Joshua AllanPrior to the federal government tabling Bill C-32, an Act for the Substantive Equality of French and English and the Strengthening of the Official Languages Act, the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages studied the original proposed reform document. Although they were unable to meet in the senate, the committee managed to hold two meetings […]
Lack of anglo representation at Bill 96 hearings is ‘deplorable,’ groups say
/in Press Coverage, QCGN News /by Joshua AllanQuebec anglophone groups say they will be dramatically under-represented at this fall’s Bill 96 hearings. Out of 50 speakers invited to take part in the hearings for the government’s proposed overhaul of language legislation, Sept. 21 to Oct. 7, there are just three groups representing the anglophone community. “We’re calling for broader participation in those hearings,” […]
Bill C-32 as seen by Quebec Anglophones
/in Press Coverage, QCGN News /by QCGN CommunicationsBill C-32, which amends the Official Languages Act, has been welcomed by groups representing francophone communities outside Quebec. For Quebec Anglophones, the reception has been much more mixed, although most of their concerns are focused on the Quebec government’s Bill 96 (the reform of Bill 101). Francopresse spoke – in French – with Marlene Jennings, […]