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Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

  • In June 2025, the Office québécois de la langue française granted the transit agency permission to reuse 'go' on bus displays, following political pressure.
  • Following the 2024 bus ban and public backlash during April’s playoffs, Quebec's language watchdog partially legitimized using 'go' to support sports teams in June.
  • The office's new guideline states 'allez' is preferred, but 'go' is now partially legitimized, confirmed by spokesperson Gilles Payer’s email.
  • The transit agency remains undecided on reinstating 'go' on city buses, with no changes planned until fall maintenance, as the office evaluates its position.
  • In June 2025, Quebec’s language minister affirms 'go' as cultural heritage, while the online dictionary notes its use since the 1980s, reflecting evolving attitudes towards language preservation.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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