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Quebec says Montreal shouldn’t have cited language law when it refused space for English book club

CTV Montreal01.29.2025
Quebec says Montreal shouldn’t have cited language law when it refused space for English book club
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TL;DR
Quebec's government argues that Montreal inappropriately invoked language laws to deny a facility to an English book club. The city cited the Charter of the French Language as a reason, but provincial officials believe it shouldn't have applied in this case. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding language use in Quebec, where French is prioritized, raising questions about the interpretation and enforcement of these laws in community spaces.

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