QCGN proposes paradigm shift in relations between English minority and
French majority

QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - In its brief to the Committee on Culture and Education looking at Bill 103, the Quebec Community Groups Network proposes a paradigm shift in the relations between the English minority and French majority in Quebec.

The QCGN is proposing two fundamental shifts in perspective to help Quebec society move through the social and economic challenges ahead, said QCGN President Linda Leith. "First, we suggest that the French-speaking majority recognize itself as a secure and dominant majority with the power and the responsibility to protect the institutional vitality of its vulnerable minorities, including the English-speaking communities of Quebec," she said. "Second, we believe we should be working together to improve the social cohesion of Quebec's French- and English-language communities."

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The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-for-profit organization bringing together 36 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.

For further information:

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