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Quebec moves to protect French language and restrict use of English

by shwoopdiwoop on 5/26/22, 12:10 AM with 4 comments

  • by jleyank on 5/26/22, 12:17 AM

    Sad to pass a law that violates one's own Charter of Rights and Freedom (along with Canada's). And they argue that "the majority supports this" - the majority pretty much always supports ignoring or oppressing the minority. Apartheid and Nuremberg laws should always be opposed.
  • by shwoopdiwoop on 5/26/22, 12:10 AM

    From the Montreal Gazette: “The Office québécois de la langue française would also be granted powers of search and seizure without needing a warrant to inspect businesses and ensure they are complying with the law.” This seems to also apply to medical practices.
  • by jschveibinz on 5/26/22, 3:36 AM

    Is this constitutional in Canada? Won’t this be struck down by the federal courts and/or legislature?