Quebec's immigration minister, Jean-François Roberge, states that new immigrants to the province must embrace the province's 'common culture' and adhere to Quebec values such as gender equality and secularism. This comes as the government prepares to table a new bill on immigrant integration, which aims to define a social contract emphasizing French language and prevent 'ghettoization' of immigrant communities.
Jean-François Roberge, the current minister of immigration who was then- Quebec minister responsible for Canadian relations and the Canadian francophonie, responds to the Opposition during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot Quebec ’s immigration minister says newcomers to the province need to embrace the “common culture,” as the government looks to put Quebec identity back at the forefront of the political agenda.
Roberge said the bill aims to prevent “ghettoization” of immigrant communities by defining a social contract that will emphasize French as the official language of Quebec. He said he wants immigrants to attend Quebec shows, films and celebrations. “We want diversity in Quebec, but we also want people to mix together,” he said.
Legault has claimed that teachers are introducing “Islamist religious concepts” into the classroom. In December, he also said he would like to ban prayer in public places. But opposition leaders were quick to point out that many French classes for newcomers were cancelled across the province last fall due to lack of funding. The government has also paused funding for measures designed to help integrate immigrant students.
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