Administrators there have been removing English from signs. They say they have no choice after a directive from the OQLF (Office Québécois de la langue française). Radio Noon Montreal host Shawn Apel talks with Geoffrey Chambers of the Quebec Community Groups Network and other guests and callers. Listen to audio
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As 2018 concluded, the anglophone community was shocked by the unexpected passing of West Quebec community leader James Shea, at 76. A lifelong educator, Mr Shea was, at the time of his death, Chairman of the West Quebec School Board (WQSB). “We have lost an inspiring educational leader who provided all of us with a […]
A denunciation of members of minorities who complain of their treatment in Quebec as “enemies … of French-speaking Quebec.” With it, a call to “extinguish these hotbeds of intolerance,” in a message the writer acknowledges might be used by the “hotheaded and violently prejudiced.” Just another rant from someone in the online hate community hiding behind […]
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An English rights group says Quebec Premier François Legault’s interpretation of how Bill 101 applies to hospitals is wrong and is calling for an immediate meeting with the premier. On Thursday, Legault defended a regional health authority’s removal of English words from signs at the hospital in Lachute, approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Montreal. The hospital began covering […]
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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 […]
Quebec Premier François Legault is defending an order forcing a hospital in Lachute to remove its bilingual signs. It comes after the Office quebecois de la langue francaise, which enforces the province’s French language charter, recently contacted the hospital and told it take down English signs inside and outside the facility. Asked about the decision Thursday […]
Montreal – January 10, 2019 – Premier François Legault’s statement that English-speaking Quebecers have the right to services in their language but not to English signs is wrong. Bill 101 in no way prohibits the use of English on hospital signs as they relate to health and safety, maintains Geoffrey Chambers, President of the Quebec […]
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After the Office québécois de la langue française mandated a Lachute hospital remove its English-language signage, Quebec Premier François Legault says he doesn’t see the importance of bilingual signage. “They weren’t respecting the law. Bill 101 has to be respected; that’s what we will do,” Legault told reporters. “Anglophones will keep on having the right to have […]
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Critics are panning the decision to remove English from signage at the Lachute hospital, calling the move concerning and upsetting. The regional health authority, the CISSS-des-Laurentides, announced last month that it was removing the signage to be in line with Quebec’s language law, Bill 101. CBC News first reported that nine Lachute-area mayors are opposing the decision, calling it “deeply […]
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MONTREAL — An edict from Quebec’s language watchdog that a hospital northwest of Montreal must remove English from its bilingual signage has angered municipal officials. The Office quebecois de la langue francaise, which enforces the province’s French language charter, recently contacted the hospital in Lachute, Que. and told it take down English signs inside and […]
James Shea of Aylmer, an educator and minority language rights advocate, died on Saturday. He was 76. Chairman of the Western Quebec School Board and retired superintendent of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, Shea was also the former president of the Quebec Communities Group Network (QCGN) and immediate past president of the Regional Association of West Quebecers. In a […]
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James Shea, a pioneering advocate for Quebec’s English-speaking community and former president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), has died at 76. The Aylmer, Que., native was a former teacher, school principal and school board administrator. “No words can express the sadness of Mr. Shea’s death. Our school board, as well as the entire English […]
Montreal, December 30, 2018 – The Quebec Community Groups Network was profoundly saddened to learn of the death this weekend of former QCGN President James Shea. Beloved throughout our Network, Jim was also the immediate past president of the Regional Association of West Quebecers. “Jim was a fervent advocate for Quebec’s English-speaking community and an […]
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L’accueil d’élèves francophones dans des écoles anglophones dépeuplées n’est pas une panacée à la surpopulation dans le réseau scolaire de langue française, prévient la plus grande commission scolaire du Québec. Le déclin de la communauté anglophone a beau avoir libéré 2250 places dans des écoles de l’île de Montréal, ces locaux vides sont pour la […]
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Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge reiterated Tuesday that there is “no room for interpretation” when it comes to the government’s plan to abolish school boards. “I think our plan is pretty clear. We want to transform school boards into service centres for schools,” he said. “We want to emphasize all the decisions that are being taken […]
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Radio Noon Montreal: Does it matter to you what language the signs are in at the Lachute Hospital?
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsAdministrators there have been removing English from signs. They say they have no choice after a directive from the OQLF (Office Québécois de la langue française). Radio Noon Montreal host Shawn Apel talks with Geoffrey Chambers of the Quebec Community Groups Network and other guests and callers. Listen to audio
West Quebec mourns passing of James Shea
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsAs 2018 concluded, the anglophone community was shocked by the unexpected passing of West Quebec community leader James Shea, at 76. A lifelong educator, Mr Shea was, at the time of his death, Chairman of the West Quebec School Board (WQSB). “We have lost an inspiring educational leader who provided all of us with a […]
Macpherson: A call to ‘extinguish’ minority dissent in Quebec
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsA denunciation of members of minorities who complain of their treatment in Quebec as “enemies … of French-speaking Quebec.” With it, a call to “extinguish these hotbeds of intolerance,” in a message the writer acknowledges might be used by the “hotheaded and violently prejudiced.” Just another rant from someone in the online hate community hiding behind […]
English-rights group says Legault is wrong about Bill 101 and hospitals
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsAn English rights group says Quebec Premier François Legault’s interpretation of how Bill 101 applies to hospitals is wrong and is calling for an immediate meeting with the premier. On Thursday, Legault defended a regional health authority’s removal of English words from signs at the hospital in Lachute, approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Montreal. The hospital began covering […]
CAQ MNA promises action on Lachute hospital signage, walks back comments 17 hours later
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsPremier 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 […]
Legault defends removal of bilingual signs in Lachute hospital
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsQuebec Premier François Legault is defending an order forcing a hospital in Lachute to remove its bilingual signs. It comes after the Office quebecois de la langue francaise, which enforces the province’s French language charter, recently contacted the hospital and told it take down English signs inside and outside the facility. Asked about the decision Thursday […]
QCGN Begs to Differ on Premier’s Interpretation of English Signage in Hospitals
/in Press Releases /by Catheline MoreauMontreal – January 10, 2019 – Premier François Legault’s statement that English-speaking Quebecers have the right to services in their language but not to English signs is wrong. Bill 101 in no way prohibits the use of English on hospital signs as they relate to health and safety, maintains Geoffrey Chambers, President of the Quebec […]
Quebec premier backs order telling Lachute hospital to ditch English signs
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsAfter the Office québécois de la langue française mandated a Lachute hospital remove its English-language signage, Quebec Premier François Legault says he doesn’t see the importance of bilingual signage. “They weren’t respecting the law. Bill 101 has to be respected; that’s what we will do,” Legault told reporters. “Anglophones will keep on having the right to have […]
Anglo advocates vexed by decision to remove English from Lachute hospital signs
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsCritics are panning the decision to remove English from signage at the Lachute hospital, calling the move concerning and upsetting. The regional health authority, the CISSS-des-Laurentides, announced last month that it was removing the signage to be in line with Quebec’s language law, Bill 101. CBC News first reported that nine Lachute-area mayors are opposing the decision, calling it “deeply […]
‘Emergency’ sign must go, language watchdog tells Quebec hospital
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsMONTREAL — An edict from Quebec’s language watchdog that a hospital northwest of Montreal must remove English from its bilingual signage has angered municipal officials. The Office quebecois de la langue francaise, which enforces the province’s French language charter, recently contacted the hospital in Lachute, Que. and told it take down English signs inside and […]
James Shea remembered as ‘fervent advocate’ for education, language rights
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauJames Shea of Aylmer, an educator and minority language rights advocate, died on Saturday. He was 76. Chairman of the Western Quebec School Board and retired superintendent of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, Shea was also the former president of the Quebec Communities Group Network (QCGN) and immediate past president of the Regional Association of West Quebecers. In a […]
James Shea, advocate for Quebec’s English-speaking community, dies
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauJames Shea, a pioneering advocate for Quebec’s English-speaking community and former president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), has died at 76. The Aylmer, Que., native was a former teacher, school principal and school board administrator. “No words can express the sadness of Mr. Shea’s death. Our school board, as well as the entire English […]
QCGN mourns loss of James Shea, educator and advocate for linguistic duality
/in Press Releases /by Catheline MoreauMontreal, December 30, 2018 – The Quebec Community Groups Network was profoundly saddened to learn of the death this weekend of former QCGN President James Shea. Beloved throughout our Network, Jim was also the immediate past president of the Regional Association of West Quebecers. “Jim was a fervent advocate for Quebec’s English-speaking community and an […]
English schools are not a miracle cure for overcrowding (FR)
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsL’accueil d’élèves francophones dans des écoles anglophones dépeuplées n’est pas une panacée à la surpopulation dans le réseau scolaire de langue française, prévient la plus grande commission scolaire du Québec. Le déclin de la communauté anglophone a beau avoir libéré 2250 places dans des écoles de l’île de Montréal, ces locaux vides sont pour la […]
Quebec education minister reiterates ‘no room for interpretation’ about abolishing school boards
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsQuebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge reiterated Tuesday that there is “no room for interpretation” when it comes to the government’s plan to abolish school boards. “I think our plan is pretty clear. We want to transform school boards into service centres for schools,” he said. “We want to emphasize all the decisions that are being taken […]