Language politics

17 important questions on Language politics

How many elections has the pq won since 1976?

5 of the last 12 provincial elections

When did the bloc quebecois form?

In 1993, after the election

What does Pq stand for ?

Parti quebecois
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Discover Study Smart

In 1763 how much did the francophones out number anglophones?

Eight to one

In the 1961 census what percent spoke only french?

17%

In figure 14.2 what percent spoke french at home in 2016?

79%

In Vancouver how many people speak French at home?

Over 5,000

Who said "Two nations warring in the bosom of a single state" and when

Lord Durham in 1839

What does la revanche des berceaux mean?

Revenge of the cradles

What was the purpose of bill 101?

To make french the common language of Quebec and for francophones to take up more management jobs in the province.

When was bill 101 passed?

In 1977

What does bill 101 mean for quebec?

French is the language used in the government. Children must be educated in french. Businesses that have 50 or more employees must conduct all business in french.

When was the rebellion in upper and lower canada?

1837

What does recptive bilinguals mean?

People are capable of responding to french speakers but cannot initiate conversations in french, consume french language media or seek out opportunities to live in their second language.

What is the official language act?

It is the federal statute that made English and french the official languages of Canada.

When did the language act come into force?

September 7 1969

What are the goals of the official language act(ola)?

The public's right to be served in the official language of choice, equal representation of anglophones and francophones in public service positions, and the ability of public servants to work in the official language of choice.

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo