Four inspirational leaders of the English-speaking community are being celebrated by the Quebec Community Groups Network, with this year’s 10th anniversary of its Community Awards. Murielle Parkes and Olga Melikoff, known to many as the mothers of French immersion, and businessman John Rae are being honoured with QCGN’s 10th annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Community […]
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CBC is proud to partner with the Quebec Community Groups Network for the tenth edition of the Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award. The award honours individuals who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the vitality and reputation of the English-speaking community. On Nov. 1, four inspirational leaders of the English-speaking community are being […]
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‘It’s not a bad arrangement,’ says president of Anglo lobby group, the Quebec Community Groups Network. Premier François Legault has not appointed a minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers — instead, taking on the position himself. Legault, a former sovereignist, plans to handle the portfolio in conjunction with his role as premier and minister responsible for […]
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As the former minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers, Kathleen Weil said the eradication of the ministerial position under the new government represents a step back for the English community. Newly sworn-in Quebec Premier François Legault announced Thursday he would take responsibility for the dossier, and was naming Laval MNA Christopher Skeete as his […]
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QCGN Looks Forward to Working Together with Premier François Legault and his new cabinet Our community also looks forward to working with Christopher Skeete, the new Parliamentary Assistant in charge of the Secretariat for Relations Montreal – October 18, 2018 – The Quebec Community Groups Network applauds Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault, who was […]
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Is it time to give more teeth to Canada’s Official Languages Act? Many experts think so, and some suggest the creation of an administrative tribunal. The Fédération canadienne des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) disagrees. “The history of this Act is the story of half a century of infractions and of an incomplete implementation”, commented FCFA President Jean […]
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Geoffrey Chambers of the Quebec Community Groups Network joins senior anchor Jamie Orchard to discuss how CAQ policies, especially the banning of religious symbols, could have a negative impact on minority groups in the province. Watch the interview
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Murielle Parkes and Olga Melikoff, two of the parents who pushed more than 50 years ago to establish French immersion in St. Lambert, are getting recognition for their efforts with a prize from the Quebec Community Groups Network. Listen to the interview on a All in a Weekend Montreal with Ainslie MacLellan
With the exception of the anglophone-rights Equality Party in 1989, Jacob Hughes has always put an X next to the Liberal candidate on provincial ballots. Not this time. In last week’s election, there was no X at all because he stayed home. “The (Coalition Avenir Québec) was getting in and the Liberal was going to […]
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Disturbing, disruptive, divisive, catastrophic. Those are some of the words the head of a network of Quebec anglophone groups used Friday to describe the incoming Coalition Avenir Québec government’s plan to ban the wearing of religious symbols on the job by public employees in positions of authority. Under Premier-designate François Legault’s proposed new law, which […]
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In an interview with Caroline Van Vlaardingen of CTV Montreal, Quebec Community Groups Network President Geoffrey Chambers said the community will be keeping a close eye on the new Coalition Avenir Québec government, ensuring that the concerns of English-speaking Quebecers are not ignored. View video
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Montreal – October 1, 2018 – The Quebec Community Groups Network congratulates Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault and his party for their victory in Monday’s provincial election. “The QCGN, which met with CAQ candidates during the campaign, looks forward to working with our new government,” said QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers. “We have some concerns, […]
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Montreal – September 25, 2018 – ELAN Quebec is proud to support the Government of Canada’s new Community Cultural Action Micro-Grant Program for Minority Schools that will fund artistic and cultural activities in 1000 official language minority schools throughout the country. “Providing students in Quebec schools with opportunities to explore their identity through the arts […]
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QCGN to pay tribute to four remarkable community leaders Nov. 1
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauFour inspirational leaders of the English-speaking community are being celebrated by the Quebec Community Groups Network, with this year’s 10th anniversary of its Community Awards. Murielle Parkes and Olga Melikoff, known to many as the mothers of French immersion, and businessman John Rae are being honoured with QCGN’s 10th annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Community […]
Celebrating movers and shakers in Quebec
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauCBC is proud to partner with the Quebec Community Groups Network for the tenth edition of the Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award. The award honours individuals who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the vitality and reputation of the English-speaking community. On Nov. 1, four inspirational leaders of the English-speaking community are being […]
No designated minister for anglophones as Quebec premier vows to take on portfolio himself
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline Moreau‘It’s not a bad arrangement,’ says president of Anglo lobby group, the Quebec Community Groups Network. Premier François Legault has not appointed a minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers — instead, taking on the position himself. Legault, a former sovereignist, plans to handle the portfolio in conjunction with his role as premier and minister responsible for […]
Will anglos have a voice in government under François Legault’s plan?
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauAs the former minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers, Kathleen Weil said the eradication of the ministerial position under the new government represents a step back for the English community. Newly sworn-in Quebec Premier François Legault announced Thursday he would take responsibility for the dossier, and was naming Laval MNA Christopher Skeete as his […]
QCGN Looks Forward to Working Together with Premier François Legault and his new cabinet
/in Press Releases /by QCGN CommunicationsQCGN Looks Forward to Working Together with Premier François Legault and his new cabinet Our community also looks forward to working with Christopher Skeete, the new Parliamentary Assistant in charge of the Secretariat for Relations Montreal – October 18, 2018 – The Quebec Community Groups Network applauds Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault, who was […]
Is it time to give more teeth to Canada’s Official Languages Act?
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauIs it time to give more teeth to Canada’s Official Languages Act? Many experts think so, and some suggest the creation of an administrative tribunal. The Fédération canadienne des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) disagrees. “The history of this Act is the story of half a century of infractions and of an incomplete implementation”, commented FCFA President Jean […]
QCGN president worries about how new government could impact minorities
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauGeoffrey Chambers of the Quebec Community Groups Network joins senior anchor Jamie Orchard to discuss how CAQ policies, especially the banning of religious symbols, could have a negative impact on minority groups in the province. Watch the interview
QCGN honours French immersion pioneers
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauMurielle Parkes and Olga Melikoff, two of the parents who pushed more than 50 years ago to establish French immersion in St. Lambert, are getting recognition for their efforts with a prize from the Quebec Community Groups Network. Listen to the interview on a All in a Weekend Montreal with Ainslie MacLellan
What if you call an election and the non-francophones don’t show up?
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauWith the exception of the anglophone-rights Equality Party in 1989, Jacob Hughes has always put an X next to the Liberal candidate on provincial ballots. Not this time. In last week’s election, there was no X at all because he stayed home. “The (Coalition Avenir Québec) was getting in and the Liberal was going to […]
Quebec ban on religious symbols would be ‘catastrophic’: anglo groups
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauDisturbing, disruptive, divisive, catastrophic. Those are some of the words the head of a network of Quebec anglophone groups used Friday to describe the incoming Coalition Avenir Québec government’s plan to ban the wearing of religious symbols on the job by public employees in positions of authority. Under Premier-designate François Legault’s proposed new law, which […]
What Is in Store for Anglophones?
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsIn an interview with Caroline Van Vlaardingen of CTV Montreal, Quebec Community Groups Network President Geoffrey Chambers said the community will be keeping a close eye on the new Coalition Avenir Québec government, ensuring that the concerns of English-speaking Quebecers are not ignored. View video
QCGN Congratulates François Legault and Coalition Avenir Québec
/in Press Releases /by QCGN CommunicationsMontreal – October 1, 2018 – The Quebec Community Groups Network congratulates Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault and his party for their victory in Monday’s provincial election. “The QCGN, which met with CAQ candidates during the campaign, looks forward to working with our new government,” said QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers. “We have some concerns, […]
Community Groups Network reacts to ‘historic’ CAQ win
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsCity News’ Tina Tenneriello speaks with QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers on the election night results. View video
Your Vote: Montreal’s Community Groups
/in Press Coverage /by QCGN CommunicationsCity News’ Tina Tenneriello speaks with QCGN President Geoffrey Chambers on the importance of the English-speaking vote on election day. Watch video
ELAN Quebec thrilled with Government of Canada’s $7.5 million investment in arts and culture micro-grants for official language minority schools
/in Press Releases /by QCGN CommunicationsMontreal – September 25, 2018 – ELAN Quebec is proud to support the Government of Canada’s new Community Cultural Action Micro-Grant Program for Minority Schools that will fund artistic and cultural activities in 1000 official language minority schools throughout the country. “Providing students in Quebec schools with opportunities to explore their identity through the arts […]