The CAQ government could legislate to close a “loophole” in Law 101: thousands of young immigrants follow their professional training in English, even if both their parents are allophones.
The Minister of the French Language, Jean-François Roberge, reacted on Tuesday to an article in Dutywhich revealed that in 20 years, more than 140,000 new Quebecers have followed professional training in English, in contradiction with the spirit of the Charter of the French language.
Mr. Roberge refused to speak of a breach, but instead spoke of a flaw.
On Tuesday, the Parti Québécois (PQ) tabled a motion for vocational training centers and adult training centers to be subject to the provisions of the Charter of the French Language.
The CAQ had refused to debate the motion, but on Wednesday morning, Minister Roberge tried to justify his refusal.
He wanted to broaden the scope of the motion by adding general adult education, an amendment which would have been refused by the PQ, according to him.
Mr. Roberge has requested an analysis of the situation from his ministry and he plans to table a bill to strengthen the Charter of the French language.
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