QCGN Analysis of Quebec's Five Orientations to Modernize Canada's OfficialLanguages Act

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Title
QCGN Analysis of Quebec's Five Orientations to Modernize Canada's OfficialLanguages Act
Abstract
Quebec’s proposal belies a fundamental misunderstanding of the history, purpose, and application of the OLA. It takes direct aim at the division of powers contained in the Constitution Act, 1867, seeking to extend Quebec’s legislative jurisdiction. The Government of Quebec is demanding exclusive authority to act in matters of language, “on its territory”. This poses an existential threat to the official language rights of all Canadians, French and English.
Date
February 8, 2021
Pages
6
Language
en
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Citation
Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN). QCGN Analysis of Quebec’s Five Orientations to Modernize Canada’s OfficialLanguages Act, February 8, 2021.
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Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN)

Founded:
1995

Constituents:
English-speaking member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders in the province of Quebec

Website:
https://qcgn.ca/

Activities:  
Providing opportunities for networking, dialogue and collaboration among its constituents; offering evidence-based expertise and producing studies and briefs; local projects; advocating for community vitality initiatives

Former Name:
none