Schools say the move is necessary to ensure their survival, critics say it undermines the province’s language laws and makes the schools even more exclusive
, commonly known as Bill 101. Passed in 1977 by the sovereigntist Parti Québécois, it required that francophones and the children of immigrants attend French schools. With a few exceptions.
“Every year, we would have eight to 10 to 12 Grade 6 students who could not stay for Grade 7,” said Mr. Downey. “That number has been going up.” The government of Quebec, however, does not think it is nice. Premier François Legault has emphasized the protection of French during his time in office. By passing Bill 96 last year, he toughened restrictions on the use of English in medium-sized businesses and government services while tightening access to English schools for temporary residents.
“It’s unfair because not everyone can do it,” she said. “And it’s unfortunate that that’s the attitude they have to the French language.”
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