14 April 2016

Bill 101: PRO-French Provisions? No, ANTI-English

http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/robyn-urback-the-new-trophy-of-french-cultural-protectionism-confused-anglos-roving-around-a-hospital

Quebec’s Bill 101 states that, “civil administration shall use only French in signs and posters, except where reasons of health or public safety require the use of another language as well.” The CISSS de Gaspésie was apparently in violation of this clause by having bilingual signs both for matters of health and safety (i.e. instructing people to wash their hands or wear masks in certain areas) but also for more minor instructions, such as directions to an examination room.

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