Quebec to invest more than $500,000 to promote the French language among immigrants – Montreal
Quebec is budgeting over $500,000 to advertise and assist the French language amongst new immigrants, particularly within the Montreal area.
Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette issued a press release at this time saying the funding will assist 12 associations that work on the combination of immigrants in growing initiatives to strengthen their use of French.
Jolin-Barrette says French expertise are important for immigrants with the intention to be part of Quebec society.
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The announcement comes as Quebec’s proposed overhaul of its French-language constitution is making its means by way of the legislative course of.
Bill 96 seeks to unilaterally change the Canadian Structure and affirm Quebec as a nation, making French its official language.
It contains 200 amendments that purpose to strengthen the standing of French, resembling extra language necessities for companies and fewer entry to English-language junior schools.
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