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A Montreal restaurant must halt its free meal system because it's not in French

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6/13/2024
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A popular Montreal restaurant was ordered by the language police to stop offering free meals to those in need as it violates Quebec's language laws. Despite receiving support from the community, the restaurant had to comply with the order and now charges a nominal fee for the meals.
A Montreal restaurant must halt its free meal system because it's not in French
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