On June 26, 2024, the Province of Québec released the long-awaited final amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business (Regulation), which amend multiple ...

In Saint-Lazare, a leafy suburb west of Montréal known for its equestrian trails, there are French speakers and English speakers, but many residents are fluent in both languages. Respect for ...

François Legault — who announced Wednesday he will not seek a third term — brought an end to decades of relative linguistic ...

This post summarizes a newly published regulation (the “Amended Regulation”) amending the Québec Charter of the French Language (“Charter”) and the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and ...

Quebec stands apart in North America. The province has spent decades protecting its French language and unique identity ...

The Montreal Biodôme's scarlet macaw named Bouton "will be deported to the Toronto Zoo next Friday after she only spoke English during a government inspection," The Beaverton reported in July 2013.

A nation consists of a people sharing a historic connection to a territory. The people living in that territory may speak one or more languages. Essential to the idea of nationhood is the will of a ...

Final regulations leave ambiguities around what will need to be translated, potentially placing a significant burden on brands. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark ...