Quebec legislature unanimously condemns the idea of making province bilingual

Quebec legislature unanimously condemns the idea of making province bilingual

The Quebec legislature has unanimously passed a motion condemning the idea of making the province bilingual. The motion, put forward by the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government, received support from all parties in the National Assembly.

The motion states that Quebec is a French-speaking province and that the protection and promotion of the French language is a fundamental value of the province. It also emphasizes that the province’s linguistic duality is an integral part of its identity and heritage.

The CAQ government has been vocal about its opposition to any attempts to make Quebec a bilingual province. Premier François Legault has repeatedly stated that French must remain the only official language in the province and that any changes to this would be a threat to the French language and culture.

The motion comes after a recent proposal by the Liberal Party of Quebec to make the province officially bilingual. The proposal, put forward by Liberal MNA Greg Kelley, suggested that Quebec should recognize both French and English as official languages and provide services in both languages.

However, the motion passed by the Quebec legislature makes it clear that this idea is not supported by any of the parties in the National Assembly. It also sends a strong message to the federal government, which has been pushing for more bilingualism in the province.

The motion has been met with mixed reactions. While some see it as a necessary step to protect the French language, others argue that it goes against the principles of inclusivity and diversity.

In a statement, Premier Legault said, “We are not against English, but we are for French. We must protect our language and ensure its vitality for future generations.”

The motion is not legally binding, but it serves as a strong statement from the Quebec legislature on the importance of the French language in the province. It also highlights the ongoing debate and tensions surrounding language in Quebec.

As the motion passes, it remains to be seen how this will impact future discussions and decisions on language in the province. For now, it is clear that the Quebec legislature stands united in its support for the French language and its rejection of the idea of making the province bilingual.

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