Anglo media note new language rules
Mildly amused that it’s only the anglo media currently taking note of new language law provisions concerning signs and labels. The Gazette even got the relevant minister to claim that this will simplify things for businesses.
Larger type, but also two thirds of the sign. Graphic design by government ukase – I love it.
Ian 11:15 on 2024-01-13 Permalink
“It bothers me when I walk in front of a store and a person has to be able to speak several languages to understand what this store is about.”
So rather than try to justify this absurdity, Roberge is happy to play at being a grade A moron
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If the hat fits, wear it.
Uatu 15:41 on 2024-01-13 Permalink
Just make sure all the signage in the ERs are complaint since that’s where most of us will be spending our time anyway.
mare 19:06 on 2024-01-13 Permalink
Can’t wait for the cans of BOISSON NON-ALCOHOLISÉE SANS SUCRE coke zero.
qatzelok 10:19 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
These French-language threads always attract a *inspired by Gazette commenters* scene here at the weblog.
*runs away carrying babies and pets*
carswell 10:40 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
“*runs away carrying babies and pets*”
Promises, promises…
Kate 10:42 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
qatzelok, we are allowed to have views on this. We are not obliged to bow our heads and admit that anglos are automatically in the wrong.
Kevin 12:46 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
Qatzelok
That’s because we are continually dealing with absurd laws formed by people who are divorced from reality.
Language laws in Quebec are the equivalent of abortion laws in the USA.
Ian 14:28 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
It wasn’t that long ago qatzi was calling any anglo who dared complan about language laws “Westmount Rhodesians”.
walkerp 20:20 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
I’m with Qatzelok on this one. The smug superiority is getting awfully ripe and when you start comparing Quebec language laws with abortion laws in the US it’s actually kind of gross.
Ian 20:32 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
So you disagree with Kevin so hard you agree with Qatzi. Some real gymnastics required for that … disagreeing with both was always on the table.
Kevin 22:40 on 2024-01-14 Permalink
I do get uppity when people believe that there can only be one culture per language and vice versa.
I also get upset when people start imposing laws because they have difficulty dealing with people who don’t think like they do.