Marc Miller, recently appointed as federal culture minister, faces backlash from Quebec officials, including Premier François Legault, for claiming the French language is precarious across North America rather than specifically declining in Quebec. Miller’s comments, which he views as part of a complex identity debate, have sparked criticism, with Legault calling him a “disgrace to all Quebecers.” Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre questioned Prime Minister Mark Carney’s choice of Miller, emphasizing the need to defend French and Quebec culture. Carney defended Miller but did not address the controversy surrounding his remarks on the French language.
