The Butterfly Effect Navigating: Change in Quebec Language Policy

The panel aims to delve into various dimensions of language politics, with a particular focus on linguistic diversity and language policies in educational contexts within Quebec. It serves as a platform for dialogue, bringing together students, faculty administrators, and the general public to discuss the implications of the Quebec government's language policies.

Moderated by Francine Pelletier, invited speakers include Celine Cooper, Dónal Gill, Jean-Pierre Corbeil and Stephen Thompson who will discuss Quebec's current climate and the implications of the language laws on social institutions.

We will be exploring the linguistic political situation in Quebec and delve into the historical, cultural, emancipatory, and socio-political dimensions shaping language policies in the province. From the contentious debates over bilingualism to the preservation of the French identity.