Lafrenière says amended language rules will benefit Indigenous CEGEP students – Montreal Gazette
Aug 29, 2024
The Quebec government aims to launch a working group this fall to help Indigenous students succeed despite new French language requirements.
Quebec’s minister responsible for Indigenous relations says the government plans to set up a working group this fall that will help Indigenous students succeed at CEGEP despite tougher French language requirements.Quebec’s minister responsible for Indigenous relations says the government plans to set up a working group this fall that will help Indigenous students succeed at CEGEP despite tougher French language requirements.
Minister Ian Lafrenière was responding to news of a petition recently launched by Dawson College’s students association that demands all Indigenous CEGEP students be exempted from provisions of the Charter of the French Language added by Bill 96. The petition, which had more than 1,400 signatures as of Wednesday afternoon, says the new law “acts as a deterrent for Indigenous students in their pursuit of their post-secondary education.”
