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Le QCGN applaudit le message d’inclusion et de diversité du premier ministre

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Montréal, le 24 avril 2014 –  Le Quebec Community Groups Network se réjouit du message inclusif du premier ministre Philippe Couillard lors de la cérémonie d’assermentation de mercredi.

« Nous partageons la vision du nouveau gouvernement libéral, soit celle d’un Québec au sein duquel les citoyens travaillent ensemble pour faire en sorte que notre province soit dynamique et prospère. Nous savons que cette vision reflète notre héritage commun et qu’elle demeure la voie vers un avenir radieux, » a affirmé le président du QCGN, Dan Lamoureux.

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QCGN applauds Premier’s message of inclusion and diversity

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Montreal, April 24, 2014 – 

The Quebec Community Groups Network was pleased with Premier Philippe Couilllard’s inclusive message during his swearing in ceremony Wednesday.

“We share the new Liberal Government’s vision of a Quebec whose citizens work together to make our home vital and prosperous, a vision we know to be a true reflection of our shared heritage, and sure path to a successful future,” said QCGN President Dan Lamoureux.

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Anglophones need a clear voice in the Quebec bureaucracy

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By QCGN President Dan Lamoureux, The Gazette

Although the English language is flourishing in North America, English-speaking communities are in decline as a percentage of Quebec’s total population. While Quebec’s population has increased by 30 per cent since 1971, the English-speaking component has grown by a mere 6.7 per cent. In view of this decline, what should the government of Quebec do to address the needs and challenges of its English-speaking minority?

There is clear evidence within the health and education sectors that formal advisory bodies, representing English-speaking people, to the government have played an important role in helping shape policy that has improved access to English-language services. No one would argue that government policy and programs in support of aboriginal and multicultural communities are not critical to their development. Similar mechanisms could serve as models for policies and programs for English-speaking communities — whether in Montreal, the Outaouais, Eastern Townships, Gaspé or other regions — in such vital areas as employment, economic development, arts and culture, as well as youth and seniors.

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Élections provinciales: Lettre ouverte du président du QCGN dans The Gazette

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Le quotidien The Gazette publie aujourd’hui une lettre d’opinion du président du QCGN Dan Lamoureux afin de rappeler que le milieu politique québécois doit accorder une plus grande importance aux préoccupations de la minorité d’expression anglaise. Il évoque la nécessaire création d’un cadre permanent représentatif de la communauté d’expression anglaise au sein de l’administration publique afin de faire le pont entre le gouvernement et ladite communauté, et ce, peu importe le parti au pouvoir.

English-speaking community needs formal presence in provincial government, say QCGN members

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The Record

 The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) ended its annual meeting in Montreal this weekend with a new Board of Directors, a renewed Strategic Plan and a consensus that Quebec’s English-speaking community needs formal representation in the provincial government.

“We did not discuss what form that representation should take – perhaps a dedicated minister, a commissioner or an ombudsman – but our members were clear that our community needs a government body that is designated to advise the provincial government on the development of strategies, priorities and programs for English-speaking Quebecers,” said QCGN President Dan Lamoureux.
His comments followed a presentation on how the federal government and several provinces and territories have ensured such representation for their minority communities. 

His comments followed a presentation on how the federal government and several provinces and territories have ensured such representation for their minority communities. 

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English-speaking community needs formal presence in provincial government, say QCGN members

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The Record

 The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) ended its annual meeting in Montreal this weekend with a new Board of Directors, a renewed Strategic Plan and a consensus that Quebec’s English-speaking community needs formal representation in the provincial government.

“We did not discuss what form that representation should take – perhaps a dedicated minister, a commissioner or an ombudsman – but our members were clear that our community needs a government body that is designated to advise the provincial government on the development of strategies, priorities and programs for English-speaking Quebecers,” said QCGN President Dan Lamoureux.
His comments followed a presentation on how the federal government and several provinces and territories have ensured such representation for their minority communities. 

 

 

Letter: QCGN continues to oppose Bill 14, but recognizes that PQ government’s outreach to anglos

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The Gazette, by Dan Lamoureux 

Re: “We’ve listened to anglos on Bill 14” (Opinion, May 17)

For many, Bill 14 remains an emotional issue, and so it might be difficult to see the positive effects of the consultation process surrounding the proposed legislation. Although the Quebec Community Groups Network remains opposed to the bill — and its individual provisions — we recognize that we as English-speaking Quebecers gained greater recognition of our minority community from the government Quebec.

First, we have benefited as a community. We demonstrated that there is a vibrant English-speaking community in Quebec that is greater than the sum of its individual parts. We worked together in opposition to Bill 14, demonstrating a vital community that is prepared to fight for its institutions and the rights of its individual members. There were differences in approach, but the main message of opposition to Bill 14 was remarkably consistent and mutually supporting.

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Anglo-rights activists blast Quebec for new language bill

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Sun News, QMI Agency, by Giuseppe Valiante

MONTREAL — The Quebec government claims to be listening to the concerns of anglophones regarding a new language bill, but its actions don’t reflect its words, two prominent Montreal anglo-rights activists say.

Brent Tyler, a prominent Montreal-based lawyer who often argues language cases, said Saturday that “the idea that the government’s (new law) was meant to benefit the English community is hypocrisy of the rankest order.”

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Dan Lamoureux, president of an anglo-rights umbrella organization, told QMI that the ministers’ letter would have had more impact if it were also published in French newspapers.

“Politicians say one thing to the French community and another to the English,” Lamoureux said. “If you’re going to say it, say it to both communities the same way.”

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Anglo-rights activists blast Quebec for new language bill

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Sun News, QMI Agency, Giuseppe Valiante

MONTREAL — The Quebec government claims to be listening to the concerns of anglophones regarding a new language bill, but its actions don’t reflect its words, two prominent Montreal anglo-rights activists say.

Brent Tyler, a prominent Montreal-based lawyer who often argues language cases, said Saturday that “the idea that the government’s (new law) was meant to benefit the English community is hypocrisy of the rankest order.”

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Dan Lamoureux, president of an anglo-rights umbrella organization, told QMI that the ministers’ letter would have had more impact if it were also published in French newspapers.

“Politicians say one thing to the French community and another to the English,” Lamoureux said. “If you’re going to say it, say it to both communities the same way.”

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Lettre de Lisée et De Courcy: Les anglophones ne sont pas rassurés

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Journal de Montréal, Giuseppe Valiante

Le gouvernement du Québec n’a pas réussi à rassurer les anglophones du Québec en leur adressant une lettre ouverte pour expliquer le projet de loi 14, affirment deux activistes montréalais qui défendent les droits des anglophones.

L’avocat Brent Tyler et Dan Lamoureux, président du Quebec Community Groups Network, ont dit à l’Agence QMI, samedi, que le gouvernement Marois doit jeter aux poubelles la loi 14 s’il veut véritablement convaincre la communauté anglophone qu’elle est respectée.

La ministre responsable de la Charte de la langue française, Diane de Courcy, et le ministre responsable de la région de Montréal, Jean-François Lisée, ont publié une lettre dans le quotidien de langue anglaise, The Gazette vendredi, pour convaincre les anglophones que la nouvelle loi linguistique ne compromettrait pas leurs droits.

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