Quebec group goes to court over Governor General's lack of French

Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's lack of French

The group, led by historian Frédéric Bastien, filed a request to Quebec Superior Court this week for a declaratory judgment stating that Simon's nomination violates Charter provisions declaring Canada to be bilingual. Read More

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Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's lack of French

MONTREAL - A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French.

Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's lack of French

A former Parti Québécois leadership candidate says choosing a governor general who doesn't speak one of the country's official languages is a signal that bilingualism doesn't matter.

Quebec group goes to court over Governor General's lack of French

A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French.

Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s lack of French

A former Parti Québécois leadership candidate says choosing a governor general who doesn't speak French is an insult to francophones and a signal that bilingualism doesn't matter.