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Opinion: Canada’s official language minorities should have same rights
/in Press Coverage, QCGN News /by Joshua AllanEnglish-speaking Quebecers, and indeed all Canadians, should be wary of the consequences of the measures that are being considered. In September’s speech from the throne, the federal government declared that “the defence of the rights of francophones outside Quebec, and the defence of the rights of the English minority within Quebec, is a priority for […]
Job Posting: Bookkeeping and Office Administrator
/in Careers, QCGN News /by Catheline MoreauSalary Range: $40,000 to $50,000 per annum Start Date: as soon as possible The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is seeking a dynamic, detail orientated individual for the position of Bookkeeping and Office Administrator to support office IT systems and procedures, including bookkeeping (invoicing, tax receipting, expensing), human resources (recruitment coordination, off/on-boarding, staff events, payroll). […]
Brief – Expert Panel on Language of Work and Service in Federally Regulated Private Businesses
/in Language News, Publications and Resources, QCGN Documents, QCGN News, Speeches & Briefs /by Catheline MoreauBy The Honourable Marlene Jennings, P.C. President, and Kevin Shaar, Vice-President Canada has two official languages and two official language minorities. In its recent paper on official languages, English and French: Towards a Substantive Equality of Official Languages in Canada, the Government of Canada makes a legislative proposal to increase the use of French in […]
Large consensus Around the Protection of the French Language
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauEight of every 10 Quebecers surveyed consider that the French language needs to be protected in Quebec. Among non-francophones, 42 per cent agree. Read more (In French)
The OQLF gets a Significant Funding Increase… & What Sort of Money are Anglo Groups Getting?
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline Moreau(AUDIO) A significant increase starting next year in funding for French-language protection agencies forms an element of Quebec’s latest budget, note Marlene Jennings, president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), and Liberal MNA Greg Kelley, Official Opposition critic for relations with English-speaking Quebecers. Both are guests on CJAD’s Montreal Now show to discuss changes […]
Wading Through Language Issues
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline Moreau(VIDEO) Kevin Shaar, constitutional lawyer at the Quebec Community Groups Network, talks about languages acts and different jurisdictions with CTV news anchor Mutsumi Takahashi. Go to interview
Montreal and special interest groups’ reactions mixed after Quebec budget
/in Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauAn unexpected area of funding was the $4 million for English-speaking Quebecers, money the Quebec Community Group Network (QCGN) expects to help get English speakers better access to government services. “To gather actual statistical data that can be used to determine where the gaps are, where we need help,” said QCGN president Marlene Jennings. Read […]
QCGN Pleased with New Spending to Support English-speaking Minority
/in Press Releases /by Catheline MoreauProvincial Budget Prioritizes Health, Education, and Economic Recovery Montreal, March 25, 2021 – The Quebec Community Groups Network is pleased that Quebec’s budget will strengthen the capacity of community organizations to serve Quebec’s English-speaking minority community by, notably, maintaining and enhancing the network of wellness centres and implementing an employability strategy. The 2021-2022 expenditure budget for the program […]
Opinion : Bilingual Juges… Almost
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauIn this opinion piece by Patrice Garant, a public law professor, explains the principle of judicial independence mentioned by former Quebec Court Judge Claude Laporte in a recent article. M. Garant also supports the constitutional right Quebec citizens have to use either French or English in courts. Read more
Langue française : Appuyons Simon Jolin-Barrette et Mélanie Joly!
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauBILINGUISME INSTITUTIONNEL Alors que tout le monde s’entend sur l’importance de renforcer le français, vouloir imposer systématiquement le bilinguisme aux juges francophones de districts majoritairement francophones, sous prétexte que certains de leurs résidants sont anglophones, laisse pantois. Rappelons que cela aurait pour effet d’interdire aux avocats unilingues francophones d’accéder à la magistrature dans la plus grande partie […]
Corey Hoare: To be Free to Protest in your Own Language
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline MoreauTo focus on the language of protest placards when they are written in English is merely a side issue and a distraction when the premier of the province continues to minimize systemic discrimination as a fact of Quebec life, writes Corey Hoare, a Montreal university admissions administrator. Read more (In French)
Job Posting: Legal and social Policy Researcher (2 openings) – Access to Justice in English Project
/in Careers, QCGN News /by Catheline MoreauStart Date: as soon as possible Term: up to March 31, 2023 (approx. 2 years depending on start date) Salary: 45,000 CAD to 55,000 CAD depending on experience ABOUT THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN ENGLISH PROJECT The QCGN considers access to justice in English in Quebec as essential to strengthening community vitality and representation. The […]
Community Roundtable – March 2021
/in QCGN News /by Chelsea CraigSector Portraits
/in QCGN News /by Chelsea CraigPolicy Gap Portrait: Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector The strength of this sector is critical to our community’s sense of belonging and in providing recreational and cultural activities in our language. In mobilizing community stakeholders to promote the culture and heritage of our Official Language Minority Community (OLMC) we sensitize the larger community to the value and importance of our community vitality. […]
UnpublishedTV: Is the French Language in decline in Quebec?
/in Language News, Press Coverage /by Catheline Moreau(VIDEO) The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is uncomfortable with the direction the federal government has chosen regarding proposed changes to the Official Languages Act, QCGN Board member Eva Ludvig says during a videocast panel discussion on Unpublished TV. “What is being introduced is really changing the dynamics between English-and French-speaking people in this country […]