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 ...

Changes to Quebec's language laws that were adopted last month have game developers in the province worried about the impact on the local scene, according to a CBC report. The legislation, Bill 96, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The classic "bonjour, hi" greeting in Montreal is known by many Vermonters who venture up to the multi-lingual city. A new ...

In Canada, language is not just about communication — it touches on identity, power and recognition. But how does linguistic ...

On June 20, 2023, Bill C-13 received royal assent. Its full title is An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make ...

In Saint-Lazare, a leafy suburb west of Montréal known for its equestrian trails, there are French speakers and English speakers, but many residents are fluent in both languages. Respect for ...

French-language requirements when contracting with the Québec civil administration: the rule and the exceptions Adhesion contracts and related documents: new rules Registration filings: a new ...

Backers of Quebec's sweeping new law to promote French usage in the Canadian province hail it as the most important measure in nearly half a century to protect the language in mostly English-speaking ...

The classic "bonjour, hi" greeting in Montreal is known by many Vermonters who venture up to the multi-lingual city. A new language bill that recently went into effect in Quebec aims to strengthen the ...