Quebec prepares to table expansion of Bill 101 to English adult education
Posted on: Jun 04, 2026 13:30 IST | Posted by: Cbc
The quebec city regime is expected to tabularize a greenback th to expand the province's language regulations to adult and vocational education centres.
If the Charter of the French Language — commonly known as Bill 101 — is expanded, students who are not considered part of the province's "historic anglophone" community would no longer be able to access English-language education, the government has said.
In May, French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge said as many as 27,000 students could be affected, while Premier Christine Fréchette previously put the number at 10,000.
Asked about the discrepancy at a news conference on Wednesday, French language commissioner Benoît Dubreuil told reporters that he's had discussions with the Education Ministry to determine the exact number.
"The issue of data is crucial. We're currently analyzing it on our end to try to understand what we know and what we don't know," he said.
In a letter shared with students, staff and parents on May 28, the Eastern Townships School Board said it is concerned the proposed legislation could restrict access to education for those who need it most, under the guise "to preserve the French language."
The letter goes on to say that English school boards are strong proponents of French-language learning, adding that many vocational centres offer bilingual materials and internships in French-speaking workplaces.
"The solution is not to close successful pathways. The solution is to strengthen French-language support while protecting access to programs that help Quebecers graduate, gain skills and contribute to the province’s economy," the letter states.
“It’s not going to help anyone in the society,” Kelley said.
“It doesn't mean we can't find ways to work together to enhance what students learn, but we should not be restricting their choices."
At Wednesdsay's news conference, Dubreuil said that if the government hadn't proposed the bill, his office "probably would have looked into it by now."
"We know that a number of students are leaving the French-language system for the English-language system for all sorts of reasons, going to adult general education or vocational training. So, there is an issue, and we are very eager to be able to discuss it further," he said.
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