Go! Habs Go! has got to go: Montreal buses to support sports teams en français only | CBC News

The Montreal public transit body, STM, is ending the use of 'Go Habs Go' messages on buses, a promotional slogan for the Canadiens hockey team, citing compliance with Quebec's language laws that mandate French as the predominant language. The change comes after a reminder from the province's language watchdog, OQLF, although there has been public and political backlash against the decision. STM also states the move aligns with their policy of maintaining neutrality in sports. Some government officials criticized the move as unnecessary and emphasized the slogan's cultural significance to Montreal.