Etiket: Francophones
Mulroney reporter and speechwriter | Paul Terrien, fierce defender of the rights of Francophones, dies
“But, it will be said, you are only a handful! You are fatally destined to disappear! Why persist in the struggle? We are only a handful, it is true; but…
Marie-Andrée Chouinard’s editorial: Francophones discriminated against
Quebec has been battling for its proud French-speaking state for ages in a Canada that generally does not care, sighing in boredom between two front reformets. At various levels, all…
Foreign students: Ottawa is turning away more and more francophones, especially from Africa
As the number of English-speaking foreign students increases in Quebec, the refusal rates for African countries continue to climb, and some “flawless” files are refused. Candidates who meet the criteria…
Inappropriate remarks towards francophones | Rouge et Noir coach loses job
The Rouge et Noir has severed ties with one of its American coaches who allegedly made “insensitive” comments towards French-speaking players on the team. Posted on November 8, 2021 at…
Michael Rousseau and Francophones
We learned last week that Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, does not know French although he has lived in Quebec for 14 years. Several factors can explain…
Francophones in Ottawa, still waiting for a completely bilingual city
A bill to modernize the French Language Services Act (FLSA) could rekindle the hope of Francophones in Ottawa, who are still seeking complete bilingualism for their city, four years after…