Edwin G. May 5

Québec plans to renew the rights suspension on Bill 96, for the third time.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-notwithstanding-clause-9.7188161
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Le Québec prévoit renouveler la suspension de droits dans la loi 96 pour la troisième fois

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2251533/travaux-parlementaires-quebec-election-christine-frechette

#Québec #QCpoli #Bill96 #Loi96

Premier Fréchette to renew notwithstanding clause on Quebec's language law | CBC News

The notwithstanding clause, which has been invoked most frequently by Quebec, allows provincial governments to enact legislation that limits sections of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms for a maximum of five years.

CBC
Edwin G. Apr 17

The leader of the Liberal Party says they will renew the notwithstanding clause on bill 96

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/charles-milliard-bill-96-9.7167877
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Le chef du parti Libéral déclare qu’ils renouvèleront la clause nonobstant sur la loi 96

https://lp.ca/6TeYoS?sharing=true

#Québec #QCpoli #Bill96 #Loi96 #NotwithstandingClause #ClauseNonobstant

Quebec Liberal leader surprises his own party with position on language law | CBC Accessibility

Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard is facing questions within his own ranks after saying he is “in favour” of maintaining the notwithstanding clause for Bill 96, the province’s language law.

CBC
CBC OttawaApr 17
Quebec Liberal leader surprises his own party with position on language law
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard is facing questions within his own ranks after saying he is “in favour” of maintaining the notwithstanding clause for Bill 96, the province’s language law.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/charles-milliard-bill-96-9.7167877?cmp=rss
CBC MontrealApr 17
Quebec Liberal leader surprises his own party with position on language law
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard is facing questions within his own ranks after saying he is “in favour” of maintaining the notwithstanding clause for Bill 96, the province’s language law.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/charles-milliard-bill-96-9.7167877?cmp=rss
Show threadEdwin G. Aug 23, 2025

LaSalle College is suspending classes on Monday to protest against the $30M fine.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/lassalle-college-montreal-dispute-1.7616138
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Le collège LaSalle suspend les cours lundi pour contester l’amende de 30M$.

https://lp.ca/fULjq2

#Montréal #Bill96 #PL96

LaSalle College postpones 1st day of classes over Quebec's $30M funding cuts | CBC News

LaSalle College suspended the first day of classes Monday to protest the slashing of its operational grant by the Quebec government, which is withholding $30 million in funding tied to the school’s English-language programs.

CBC
Edwin G. Jul 24, 2025

People protest against $30M fine to LaSalle College for overenrolling English language students.

Me: Since when getting an education was a reason for fining a person or organization.

https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/07/24/protest-lasalle-college-fine-bill-96/
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Une manifestation contre l’amende de 30M$ au collège LaSalle pour avoir surenrôlé des étudiants anglophones.

Moi: Depuis quand obtenir une éducation est une raison de donner une amende contre une personne ou organisation.

// Rien trouvé en français //

#Montréal #Bill96 #PL96

Protesters denounce $30M fine on LaSalle College over English-language enrolment

“Hey hey, ho ho, Bill 96 has got to go! Ho ho hey hey, rights are rights we’ll fight to stay!” That’s what a group of protesters chanted in a semi-circle, holding signs that read “Students + Institutions should NEVER be political targets!” and “Bill 96 is a weapon!” in downtown Montreal on Thursday. They […]

CityNews Montreal
joe•iuculano May 17, 2025

#PublicLibrary in #Montreal admittd it made mistake when it refused 2 organize reading event 4 local author bcuz of #Quebec’s #language law, known as #Bill96

“I was silenced,” said #MariaCaltabiano in interview with #CTVNews
...

The reason: Quebec’s #LanguageLaw.

She was told she had to do the reading in #French or hire a translator but she says translating poetry→a challenge & finding someone→a hassle

Says she left library feeling like a second-class citizen.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/i-was-silenced-montreal-author-told-she-couldnt-hold-english-book-reading-in-library-due-to-quebec-language-law/?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvmontreal%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6827d1bccc5d4f000121591b

‘I was silenced’: Montreal author told she couldn’t hold English book reading in library due to Quebec language law

A public library in Montreal admitted it made a mistake when it refused to organize a reading event for a local author because of Quebec’s language law, commonly known as Bill 96.

CTVNews
The-14Apr 29, 2025
Bill 96 erodes legislative language equality
#Quebec #Canada #Bill96 #QuebecLaw #Bilingualism #LanguageRights #LegalEquality #CanadianLaw #Constitution #ConstitutionalLaw #FrenchAndEnglish #SupremeCourt #CharterOfTheFrenchLanguage #LanguageJustice
https://the-14.com/bill-96-erodes-legislative-language-equality/
joe•iuculano Apr 2, 2025

Via #CTV - April 01,2025

The #UnitedStates government has pinpointed #Quebec’s #Bill96, “An Act respecting #French, the official and common language of Quebec,” as a hindrance that could impact #trade between the U.S. and #Canada.

The 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, published last month, highlights “significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports, U.S. foreign direct investment, and U.S. electronic #commerce.”

https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/quebecs-bill-96-classified-as-foreign-trade-barrier-by-us-government/

U.S. government classifies Quebec’s Bill 96 as ‘foreign trade barrier’

The United States government has pinpointed Quebec’s Bill 96, 'An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec,' as a hindrance that could impact trade between the U.S. and Canada.

CTVNews
The-14Feb 5, 2025
Minority language rights in the digital age
#Quebec #Canada #Politics #MinorityRights #EnglishLanguage #LanguagePolicy #DigitalAge #Bilingualism #Federalism #LanguageRights #Anglophones #FrenchLanguage #QCGN #QuebecLanguage #Bill101 #Bill96 #Bill84
https://the-14.com/minority-language-rights-in-the-digital-age/
Minority language rights in the digital age | The-14

Quebec’s English-speaking minority struggles with balancing language rights and the dominance of English, creating challenges in policy and the digital age.

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