Quebec Passes Bill Requiring Newcomers to Adopt Shared Values - Montreal

An astonishing Léger survey reveals what we already knew a little bit: Quebecers have a complex identity layer.

Quebec passes bill requiring newcomers to adopt shared values - Montreal

The Quebec legislature has passed a bill requiring immigrants to embrace the common culture of the province.

Quebec passes bill requiring immigrants to adopt shared values

Under the new legislation, newcomers to the province must adhere to shared values including gender equality, secularism and protection of the French language.

Quebec passes bill requiring newcomers to adopt shared values

QUÉBEC — The Quebec legislature has passed a bill requiring immigrants to embrace the common culture of the province. Newcomers to the province must adhere to shared values including gender equality, secularism and protection of the French language.

He will discourage the "communitarists" from coming to settle here, says Minister Jean-François Roberge.

Concordia may have to lay off workers

Concordia University is facing a possible layoff of workers as it tightens its belt under current conditions. Fewer people will be able to get a university education in English, though, and that’s a big boost for Quebec. Quebec has also just passed a bill requiring newcomers to immediately adopt and share Quebec culture and values.