English signs must be taken down in Gaspé hospitals, language watchdog rules

Machjo

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federally, and Chinese outstrips French in the Lower Mainland only. That being said, do the Chinese have a problem getting services in their native tongue, either federal or provincial, in BC?

Federally probably since the priority is a English and French. Provincially, probably somewhat less so.
 

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Federally probably since the priority is a English and French. Provincially, probably somewhat less so.


not probably. Answer definitively with back up. Prove that we need to spend millions changing things.
 

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not probably. Answer definitively with back up. Prove that we need to spend millions changing things.

I meant probably have problems, though I'd imagine some essential services are available.

But eliminating the need for English in Quebec and French elsewhere would save money.
 

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Here, stupid, a better source.

Canada's Health Care System (Medicare) - Health Canada

as you can see. Delivery of services is a provincial responsibility.

Delivery of services.. they are federally funded via transfer payments.. anything federally funded or essential services like police and medical should be in BOTH English and French across Canada from Coast to Coast.. period.

However, if they are not going to provide services English, I don't see why Alberta or western provinces should be forced to provide French services..

Just Say'in.

With that said, good night.
 

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Delivery of services.. they are federally funded via transfer payments.. anything federally funded or essential services like police and medical should be in BOTH English and French across Canada from Coast to Coast.. period.

However, if they are not going to provide services English, I don't see why Alberta or western provinces should be forced to provide French services..

Just Say'in.

With that said, good night.


and, where exactly is Alberta "forced" to provide French?
 

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France is a good place to live if you want to speak French. In Canada speak English. At home do what ever you want.


You do realize that the French spoken in France is not like the French spoken in Quebec, which is different from the French spoken in Northern Ontario which is different than the French spoken in Acadia, which is different than the French spoken in Louisiana.
 

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You do realize that the French spoken in France is not like the French spoken in Quebec, which is different from the French spoken in Northern Ontario which is different than the French spoken in Acadia, which is different than the French spoken in Louisiana.

Of course. All the more reason why it should not be an official language in Canada. The French taught in schools in BC is Parisian French.
 

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Of course. All the more reason why it should not be an official language in Canada. The French taught in schools in BC is Parisian French.


That's right. Maybe ya's should talk to your local school boards or the provincial education ministry. None of it has anything to do with the feds or the federal languages act of '69.
 

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You do realize that the French spoken in France is not like the French spoken in Quebec, which is different from the French spoken in Northern Ontario which is different than the French spoken in Acadia, which is different than the French spoken in Louisiana.

We can all understand each other. It's like the difference between British and US English.

That's right. Maybe ya's should talk to your local school boards or the provincial education ministry. None of it has anything to do with the feds or the federal languages act of '69.

But it does have to do with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 

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But it does have to do with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.




Then take your provincial education ministry to court if you feel they are contravening the Canadian Charter. Again, it has nothing to do with the feds or the official languages act of '69.
 

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Then take your provincial education ministry to court if you feel they are contravening the Canadian Charter. Again, it has nothing to do with the feds or the official languages act of '69.

They do respect the Charter. The problem is the Charter. But the Federal Parliament must vote to modify that.
 

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They do respect the Charter. The problem is the Charter. But the Federal Parliament must vote to modify that.



and it has what to do with the federal languages act?

I'm beginning to think that all of ya's are arguing out of your a$$ with no real idea as to who is responsible for what and what laws apply to where.
 

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and it has what to do with the federal languages act?

I'm beginning to think that all of ya's are arguing out of your a$$ with no real idea as to who is responsible for what and what laws apply to where.

Both were rammed down our throats(or up our azzes depending on your perspective) by sr. turdowe.
 

gerryh

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Both were rammed down our throats(or up our azzes depending on your perspective) by sr. turdowe.


really, and yet no one has repealed the act since Trudeau brought it in. It's not like the Cons haven't has majority governments since '69. Not as many as the Libs (as it seems Canadians prefer the Liberals to be in power), but they have had majority governments where they could have made changes.
 

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really, and yet no one has repealed the act since Trudeau brought it in. It's not like the Cons haven't has majority governments since '69. Not as many as the Libs (as it seems Canadians prefer the Liberals to be in power), but they have had majority governments where they could have made changes.

You're spot on. All the major parties support it.