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QCGN Asks New Parliament to Deliver Improved Official Languages Act
/in Press Releases /by Catheline MoreauMONTREAL, December 5, 2019 – Following Thursday’s speech from the throne, the Quebec Community Groups Network trusts that the government will follow through on its pledge to modernize the Official Languages Act early in its mandate. “The throne speech was less explicit on policy matters than we would have wished,” said QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers. […]
APPELE-Québec calls for further study of Bill 40
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauFollowing a hearing held on Nov. 18 on Bill 40; An Act to amend mainly the Education Act with regard to school organization and governance, APPELE-Québec, a coalition to preserve English school boards, is urging the Quebec Government to delay passage of the bill to allow for further discussion and analysis. Read more
Are You on the List?
/in Press Coverage, QCGN News /by QCGN CommunicationsQCGN President Geoffrey Chambers reacts to the rumored news the Coalition Avenir Québec could be working on a list defining what constitutes an “historical anglo,” saying the news is rattling English-speaking Quebecers and creating a sense of anxiety. Watch video:
QCGN Asks Government to Exclude English School Boards from Education Reform Plan
/in Press Releases, QCGN News /by QCGN CommunicationsMONTREAL, October 24, 2019 – Bill 40, the Coalition Avenir Québec government’s plan to abolish school boards, violates the constitutional rights of Quebec’s English-speaking community. The Government should exempt the English system from its reform, pending a full consultation with the community. “Schools are core institutions of the English-speaking community,” said Geoffrey Chambers, President of […]
APPELE-Québec to host community hearings on Bill 40
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauThe Alliance for the Promotion of Public English-language Education in Québec (APPELE-Québec) is hosting a public hearing this afternoon on Bill 40; An Act to amend mainly the Education Act with regard to school organization and governance. Read more
It’s Time to Co-LAB
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauCo-LAB, a two-day innovation event at Bishop’s University kicked off yesterday afternoon in the Centennial Theatre lobby. Over the weekend, young English speakers, paired up with community organizations, will work to identify employment solutions for Englishspeaking youth in Quebec and come up with ideas for innovative programs to meet the needs of their local communities. […]
Community Innovation Fund offers $1.1 million for vulnerable English-speaking youth and seniors
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauQuebec’s English-speaking youth and seniors will benefit from $1.1 million to learn new skills, find jobs, and fight isolation thanks to the renewal of the Community Innovation Fund (CIF). This second round of financing will help community organizations across the province pilot socially innovative projects supporting youth and seniors between over the next four years. […]
$1.1 million Fund to Address Needs of Vulnerable English-speaking Youth and Seniors
/in Press Releases, QCGN News /by QCGN CommunicationsMontreal – November 12, 2019 – Quebec’s English-speaking youth and seniors will benefit from $1.1 million to learn new skills, find jobs, and fight isolation thanks to the renewal of the Community Innovation Fund (CIF). This second round of financing will help community organizations across the province pilot socially innovative projects supporting youth and seniors […]
Rectifying the misrepresentation of Alliance Quebec
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauWriting in The Suburban, William Johnson says he wants to correct the historical record regarding the circumstances under which Alliance Quebec broke apart. Johnson, a national columnist for The Montreal Gazette in 1998, provides his perspective on the circumstances following Quebec’s 1995 referendum that led him to launch what he calls “a hostile takeover” of […]
QCGN Board Responds to Public Withdrawal of Board Members
/in Press Releases /by QCGN CommunicationsMONTREAL, November 5, 2019 – The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) profoundly regrets the very public departures of a half dozen board members. “This is not surprising. We advised them last week they were no longer directors of the QCGN board,” said QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers. He noted that members of the dissident group are […]
Is this the end of public services in English?
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauQCGN President Geoffrey Chambers denounces coming changes in language rules announced by Minister responsible for French language, Simon Jolin-Barrette. Chambers says such modifications are discriminatory and will only divide French and English-speaking communities. Read more (In French only)
CAQ targets newcomers with more restrictions on access to English services
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauNewcomers and others deemed to not be part of the “historic English-speaking community” will see drastic cuts to services provided in English. QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers criticizes new language restrictions suggested by Simon Jolin-Barrette, Minister responsible for French language. Read more
Disruption within the Quebec Community Groups Network
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauQCGN President Geoffrey Chambers sat down with Global Montreal’s Elysia Bryan Baynes to discuss the resignation of member organizations. View report
English language arts network leaves anglo umbrella group
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauEnglish Language Arts Network Executive Director Guy Rodgers explains why the organization resigned from the QCGN. Read more
More defections at Quebec’s anglophone lobby QCGN
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauThe English Language Arts Network (ELAN) becomes the latest member to quit the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN). At least 11 member groups have left, The Montreal Gazette reports. Read more