Quebec minister pledges stable francisation course offerings
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:22 pm permalink
Quebec’s language minister Roberge has vowed greater predictability in francisation classes after last year’s series of abrupt course closures. The promise of a more consistent educational schedule is intended to reassure learners and tighten government oversight in language training programs.
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