English-speaking community needs formal presence in provincial government, say QCGN members

MONTREAL, June 15, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) ended its annual meeting in Montreal this weekend with a new Board of Directors, a renewed Strategic Plan and a consensus that Quebec's English-speaking community needs formal representation in the provincial government.

"We did not discuss what form that representation should take - perhaps a dedicated minister, a commissioner or an ombudsman - but our members were clear that our community needs a government body that is designated to advise the provincial government on the development of strategies, priorities and programs for English-speaking Quebecers," said QCGN President Dan Lamoureux. His comments followed a presentation on how the federal government and several provinces and territories have ensured such representation for their minority communities.

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The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-for-profit organization bringing together 41 English-language community organizations across Quebec. Its mission is to identify, explore and address strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of English-speaking Quebec and to encourage dialogue and collaboration among its member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders.

SOURCE: Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN)

Rita Legault, Director of Communications, [email protected] Telephone:  [phone], ext. 223, cellular:  514-912-6555