Radicals are loud but few

New research finds 71% of Quebec anglophones speak French, that folks get along

Sophie Demers

Aylmer welcomed the Canadian Commissioner of the Official Languages, Raymond Théberge, and his team who presented their research about anglophone and francophone life in Quebec, June 18. The results dispel myths about anglophones and francophones and their interactions as well as building bridges between the communities. This research is published following the update to the Official Languages Act of Canada. Among the many statistics presented, the research showed that 77% of anglophones and 71% of francophones agree that English-speaking Quebec residents play an important role in connecting French speaking Quebecers to Canadians outside Quebec.

Dozens gathered at the Robert-Middlemiss pavilion (Marina building in Aylmer) to learn and discuss the research. The event was organized by the Regional Association of West Quebecers. See the next edition of the West Quebec Post for more information, or read about the research online https://www.clo-ocol.gc.ca

Photo caption: (From left) Judith O’Rourke addresses the commissioner during the public question period (O’Rourke is a RAWQ board member); RAWQ president David Gillespie; Charles Taker, Commissioner’s representative for Quebec and Nunavut; Commissioner of Official Languages for Canada, Raymond Théberge. 

Photo credit: Lily Ryan