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Bill 101 made English the official language of Quebec.
Bill 101 made English the official language of Quebec.
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Most businesses in Quebec with more than fifty employees must operate in French.
Most businesses in Quebec with more than fifty employees must operate in French.
True
The Office Quebecois de la Langue Française is responsible for enforcing language laws in Quebec.
The Office Quebecois de la Langue Française is responsible for enforcing language laws in Quebec.
True
Students in Quebec start learning English in the first grade.
Students in Quebec start learning English in the first grade.
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The loophole allowing some children to attend English-speaking schools was closed in 2002.
The loophole allowing some children to attend English-speaking schools was closed in 2002.
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Study Notes
Quebec Language Laws
- French speakers in Quebec gained political power in the 1960s, leading to laws protecting French.
- Bill 101 (1977) declared French the official language of Quebec.
- Bill 101 mandated French language tests for many professions and required French-language operations for businesses with over 50 employees.
- Bill 101 originally prohibited English on commercial signs. This was partially modified in 1993, allowing English on outdoor signs, but with French words more prominent.
- An "official language police" (Office Quebecois de la Langue Française) enforces these rules.
- Bill 101 made French-only education mandatory for most students.
- Subsequently (2002), a law closed loopholes allowing some children to attend English schools.
- This included children in both public and private English-speaking schools.
- French education includes English instruction beginning in the fifth grade.
- Critics argue this policy puts students at a disadvantage for jobs or studying outside Quebec.
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Description
Explore the history and impact of Quebec's language laws, particularly Bill 101, which established French as the official language in 1977. This quiz covers the language requirements for businesses and education, the role of the Office Quebecois de la Langue Française, and the debates surrounding these policies. Test your knowledge on how these laws shape the linguistic landscape of Quebec.
