CAQ MNA promises action on Lachute hospital signage, walks back comments 17 hours later
Premier François Legault’s point man on relations with English-speaking Quebecers appears to have broken rank on Thursday night, saying he’s working privately to resolve a language dispute at the Lachute hospital.
MNA Christopher Skeete wrote on Twitter that he has been in contact with the health and culture ministers offices and suggested those concerned should “stay tuned.”
“The (premier) is correct that we must respect our laws, but healthcare is a different ball game,” Skeete said.
“Especially in areas like Lachute where we have a 17 per cent English-speaking population.”
Quebec’s language watchdog ordered the hospital last month to remove the English signs that say “emergency” and “parking” around the hospital, prompting outcry from local mayors.
Earlier Thursday, Legault said he would not protect the English signs, explaining that “Bill 101 must be protected.”
