William Watson: Quebec’s new honour system for French won’t last 3 weeks — via fpcomment
, “Modernization of the Charter of the French language,” you learn that people entitled to English-language services are: those who received them before May 13, 2021; those who qualify for English-language education, which I do, though being in my eighth decade I am getting a little old for it; Indigenous peoples; andThe usual Quebec term for we who benefit from acquired rights is “historic anglophone.
Confronted with the admonition not to read the forbidden English-language website, what is a person to do? Newcomers who have used up their six months’ probation and are from countries where the tradition of individual liberty is not as strong as it is here might be a little nervous.
For now, the Bill 101 website says, “A supporting document is not currently required if you declare on your honour that you qualify for services in a language other than French.” But how long will that last? Richler-like responses to the new honours system are proliferating online. Governments inevitably respond sourly to becoming the butt of jokes.
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