A coalition of anglophone groups is calling for the Office québécois de la langue française to end its practice of using secret shoppers to assess how businesses greet and serve customers, in response to a Montreal Gazette investigation. The groups argue that this approach creates a climate of fear and surveillance, leading to unnecessary tension between businesses and language authorities. The coalition is pushing for a more collaborative and transparent approach to language enforcement in Quebec.
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Will Doug Ford’s early election gamble in Ontario pay off?
Doug Ford has called for an early election in Ontario after months of speculation, with party leaders beginning their campaigns this week. The reasons behind the early election, including potential links to Donald Trump and U.S. tariffs, are explored in a discussion with political insiders Andrew Brander and Lindsay Maskell on The Big Story podcast. For more episodes, listeners can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, or visit thebigstorypodcast.ca. Full Article
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