Language minister will not back down from Bill 14

Quebec’s language minister is not backing down from her proposed amendments to the Charter of the French Language.

The Montreal Gazette reports the Liberals are accusing Diane De Courcy of not listening to groups opposing Bill 14.

The clause-by-clause study is the next step for Bill 14 where De Courcy says is the best way to measure her listening capacity.

De Courcy wound up in a debate with representatives of the South Shore’s Riverside School Board Tuesday.

The government plans to remove an exemption that allows children of military parents to go to English schools.

The school board believes this will have a profound effect on the schools, staff, and programs.

De Courcy says the debate is on a question of equity.

The Retail Council of Quebec also calls the bill unjustified and excessive and sends a negative message to businesses.

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STORY WRITTEN BY: AISHA SAMU