CFN – Language Fairness for All held a rally in front of the Cornwall Community Hospital this afternoon in support of Heather Villeneuve, the medical lab tech who claims that she can’t get a job at CCH due to oppressive bilingual language requirements, as per CFN’s recent report.
Heather finds herself pumping gas for a living rather than working in the job for which she is trained – a job that would allow her to pay off her college debt. She explained that hospital Lab Technicians have minimal contact with the public, yet she is denied the opportunity to work at the Cornwall Community Hospital because she isn’t high level French qualified. But, then again, that can likely be said of the vast majority of Cornwallites who claim to speak French.
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So why does the hospital throw that barrier in front of Anglophones and other non-Francophones?? Why do applicants whose first language is not French have to acquire a level of proficiency in French which far surpasses that of the people whom they seek to serve? Can Helene Periard, Jeanette Despatie, Jean Lecompte or anyone else provide a believable answer to the question?
She “didn’t realize how much trouble the entire community was having with this issue … we need to make everyone aware of the discrimination that’s happening here.”
In our video clip viewers will hear Villeneuve speak of a plight she shares with a rapidly increasing number of working people here in Ontario, and spreading across the country, that of finding no fairness in language laws and other policies which, according to language rights activists like Howard Galganov, infringe upon the rights of us all. LFA spokesman, Chris Cameron, also spoke to us on camera. He reports having received complaints from area business people who are allegedly being pressured by local politicians and City employees to replace their unilingual English commercial signage with, you guessed it, “bilingual” signs.
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It makes no matter whether or not the business owner and staff can speak English and French, as would be implied by the displaying of such signs. Can you imagine how many thousands of signs there are in Cornwall alone that would have to be tossed out and replaced with bilingual signs, and at what cost, and for what purpose! Remember, we’re talking any sign that isn’t 50/50 English/French. Under these oppressive sign bylaws (which Cornwall hasn’t OFFICIALLY adopted yet), all-French, all-English, all-any other language of your choice signage would have to go – even if the business’ customers speak neither English nor French! Hello!
Cameron ended his presentation with an appeal for everyone to stand up for the inalienable right of Canadians to freedom of speech, a right that is supposed to be guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a right which at least one judge has gone on record as saying can be over-ruled. He invites everyone to attend the 7 p.m. November 13th meeting of the South Glengarry Township Council where Howard Galganov will make an appeal that the Council adopt a Resolution, similar to the recent Bylaw of South Stormont, agreeing NEVER to trample on the right of Canadian’s to express themselves in the language of their choice. Click here for more info.
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How can you even begin to disagree with someone that doesn’t believe english is the common language of Canada? What country are you and your friend from Touchez?..Better yet, what planet? Geez…everyone knows english is spoken across all intergalactic planets..except for where Chewbacca is from..so, what is it Touchez? Are you Chewbaccan?
Touchez!, what am I missing here, of course English is the common language of Canada. The 2011 census lists 33,121,175 people in Canada. Knowledge of official languages – Eng.22,564,665 – Eng & Fr 5,795,575. This means 28,360,230 can speak English.
85.62% is the proof.
http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/lang/Pages/highlight.cfm?TabID=1&Lang=E&Asc=1&PRCode=01&OrderBy=999&View=1&Age=1&tableID=402&queryID=1
Touchez,
You are so often right but never make sense.
Of course there are lots of other languages and newspapers to correspond and no ethnic group except the French try or dream of forcing their language on the rest of us.
The Question is: “WHY SHOULD EVERYONE HAVE TO SPEAK FRENCH TO GET A JOB”.
Do you have a good argument to sensibly respond to that question?
Ken
November 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Don’t expect a sensible argument from touchez and Stella (Julie le)and the scant others.
I have yet to hear a valid point yet.
But you will notice that when they unable attack the statement they attack the presenter.
Thanks for the 2011 stats Canada report ERIC.
4.1 million french only <15% of the population yet federal gov hires 65% bilingual -if representation by population then it should be 15 % so therefore why 425% above that quota .
Why not hire from other linguistic groups to provide better service?
Ontario with french the 10th most spoken language why hire 65% french bilingual for that 4% of the population?
Why hire 1600% above the 4% population?
Does that seem like reasonable accommodation?
What sane mind would think that is reasonable accommodation?
Not everyone has to speak french to get a job…..where the heck does that come from? You mean to say that everybody who speaks english is unemployed? Oh? OK. HELLO!!!
No that was not said, do you not understand stats ?
Or choose not to agree with them?
Well said Ferris. I would also like to have this person ask HR just who the last lab tech was that was hired full-time. Maybe the last person hired full-time only speaks English but the question to ask is how long was he/she employed part-time at the hospital. Was he/she hired full-time only after Dr. Tombler’s letter?
Take your blinders off piper. Ken said “Why should everyone have to speak french to get a job…..comprends-tu ou tu es trop niaiseux? That would indicate that unless you are french you are unemployed……..it makes sense to you I guess *smile*
Read other’s post before commenting……don’t just be focused on me **smile**
From the Bernie click:
La mission de la Société pour la Promotion du Biligusme à Cornwall est de promouvoir la visibilité et l’accessibilité des deux langues officielles, garantissant que l’anglais et le français soient également visibles et également accessibles dans l’ensemble des établissements du gouvernement municipal et dans les établissements commerciaux des grandes chaînes commerciales.
Wow even the big chain stores? No wonder Patrick had someone fired from Costco. Sure as heck hope no one gets fired from SEARS.
Ken, that is a very good question: “WHY SHOULD EVERYONE HAVE TO SPEAK FRENCH TO GET A JOB”. Indeed, in the English-speaking country that is Canada. It’s ABSURD! The OLA is a nightmare and should be scraped asap (today).
No english language people are working! Sacrez-bleu! The man in charge of Champlain Health Integration network a very powerful man is not bilingual.. most CEos of businesses are not bulingual bet Dragon`s den stars could not string together 4 sentences in any other language… poppycock ! so once again the argument holds no water… why do you still put down the “french” no one is complaining about aby other “group” of workers exceot this no holds water argument from you all?
..there is a reason for this Touchez….the vast majority of us are english…the national and international business community operates in english not french..but of course you don’t believe this…it must be all poppycock! Give me something that I can work with Touchez..give me a number, a percentage..give me something that tells me bilingualism is working in its current form..I will side with you if your numbers are factual..I don’t want things to go on as they are..show me that Canadians will stand behind bilingualism..I want to…problem is that my democratic government is telling me that it is not working..not in its current form anyway..Bilingualism, yes, but not at the expense of others.
immigrant…another one with blinders. Yep Ken that is a very good question LOL All english people are unemployed, only the french speaking people work…..very good question indeed.
are you elected officiial Ferris? than you can change the rules if you get the respect of the “people” all people not just one .that iswhat elections do !this is hateful and not legal. blame again for nothing! ! are you working? then good for you.. don`t lie and say no english work!because it is not true.. education works for any language respect for laws of Canada is missing in this “gang” on a language “Jihad.”.! they hope lies and exaggerations will make people blame without proof.. people lose jobs all the time , not just becuse they are one or the other…
in Nanuvut you should be taught and learn Inuit..to live and work. tha tis Canada.. immigrant.. so what is the problem with that? You would still argue there that most Canadians are English .. so no rights for Inuit… so only english should be important..you “language rights” is more like language wrongs…
stellabystarlight
November 21, 2012 at 7:25 pm
“Why should everyone have to speak french to get a job…..comprends-tu ou tu es trop niaiseux?”
Tell that to the people who apply at the 100% bilingual HEALTH UNIT.-
Julie leco -Really at times do you think before you spew your garbage !
touchez!
November 22, 2012 at 8:35 am
most CEos of businesses are not bulingual bet Dragon`s den stars could not string together 4 sentences in any other language… poppycock !
Do you understand they are self made millionaires not because of language but because they had the drive ,intelligence and took those calculated chances to get where they are .
Touchez -that was completely irrational statement -you really are not that bright.
stellabystarlight
November 22, 2012 at 9:07 am
“Yep Ken that is a very good question LOL All english people are unemployed, only the french speaking people work”
Oh my god your ilk really has nothing concrete to say it truly is all propaganda -give us facts figures ANYTHING of relevance that backs your statement .
I agree with Ferris we give facts and figures to back us yet they will not address them but rather spew their propaganda .
So Julie Leco -you and your Ilk prefer to propagandize rather then provide HARD facts to back your statements.
You do realize the silent ones who do not write on here see’s right through your sorry excuse for reasoning .
Please if possible provide facts rather then propagandize if you are unable to so,don’t bother to respond on here -particularly when your doing it on the taxpayers dollar while you are at work in your GOVERNMENT job of which Judging from the lack of intelligent responses from you:you have this job simply because you are “french ” bilingual.
Not that bright are we? guess SG was bright enough to see through your “Plan” … of lies get over it and show some respect…
No english working? Jihad? Inuit? I said what? I can see that youre pissed, Touchez..I just don’t understand what it is that you are trying to tell me. Lets put personal differences behind us for now and let us talk business..numbers..percentages..Stats Canada released its findings 2 mths ago regarding french and its current status in our country..Do you have any information to add to these findings? Anything that can be measured and is factual? Touchez..the french language will survive on its own..don’t be afraid for its future..we can still have bilingualism without the language police..without the mandatory language signs..in fact, I believe that it would be widely accepted if not celebrated. Have faith in your culture and heritage. Show some confidence.
Stella, you can take the gloves off and still stay somewhat civil..this is no fun without you..Touchez does’nt have half your wit and charm.
@Stella notsobright
Take your blinders off piper. Ken said “Why should everyone have to speak french to get a job…..comprends-tu ou tu es trop niaiseux? That would indicate that unless you are french you are unemployed……..it makes sense to you I guess *smile*
You don’t make sense again Stella and web translation services can’t quite cope with your itsy bitsy sentence above.
For your benefit this is what I wrote:
The Question is: “WHY SHOULD EVERYONE HAVE TO SPEAK FRENCH TO GET A JOB”. Do you have a good argument to sensibly respond to that question?
That doesn’t mean if you are Anglophone you won’t, or can’t get a job. There are still people who hire and promote on the value of MERIT, qualifications and experience rather than language. That’s why anglophones rose to the top naturally before mandatory bilingualism was introduced by PET to help you.
Now I’ll ask you once more, “What scares you about the proposed Bye-law. What are you afraid of ?
c`est drole
November 22, 2012 at 11:32 am
“guess SG was bright enough to see through your “Plan” … of lies get over it and show some respect…”
Propaganda once again!!!!! you ask for respect yet accuse others of lying….it only goes one way for you doesn’t it?
First of all…..galganov the piper, your questions were answered a 1,000 times with stats and proof by Patrick and many others. If you were unable to comprehend…..we can’t help you there.
You have been proven wrong so many times with your inflated numbers it would be impossible to count. You were given many relevant facts that proved you wrong and could not reply. So what did you do? You went on the personal attack mode like you always do.
Funny piper, a smart guy like you (cough cough), you always take soemone’s expressions and make them your own……..try to be more innovative **s**
Ken……..I already did answer your question, but you just don’t get it. FYI…..language is not the only criteria when applying for a job…..got that? There is much more then meets the eye. The LFA, the g and his flock could claim and blame language all they want but smart people know better. Until you are in a management position and have been involved in the hiring process….you will never undertand and will continue to blame language like the rest of the herd.
Ken again for the 1000th time……I am not afraid………got that? What a foolish question. Who the heck is afraid? You have to be kiiding me…….there is no reason to be afraid?…….afraid of what….LOL
Touchez…..when one has been known to inflate, exagerate and fabricate…..it is alright to assume they also lie **smile**
I chose to go by Statistics Canadas numbers..felt that it would be the most accurate and up to date..Is there a government study or credible institution that contradict these findings? ..Is bilingualism working in its current form or not? Do we need more enforcement? More guidelines? For bilingualism to work, we must throw all our collective weight behind it..We must accept it into our own culture and beliefs..It’s going to take much more than financial saturation to make this thing happen..I just don’t know if the rest of Canada is ready to give up their own freedoms and rights to speak any language they choose..please, give me something other than name calling ,quick diversions and smoke screens..something tangible..something righteous..Bilingualism has a failing grade at this time according to the very people who are enforcing it.
Stella,
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Ken again for the 1000th time……I am not afraid………got that? What a foolish question. Who the heck is afraid? You have to be kiiding me…….there is no reason to be afraid?…….afraid of what….LOL… end quote.
If you are not afraid Stella why are you wasting your time attacking
the people who are trying to have a Bye-Law passed that would negate any future mandatory bilingual sign language.
It is in accordance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms I might add.
FYI,
I was in high level management and have hired, fired and reluctantly sometimes had to lay-off Canadians from both sides
of the border ( I mean the one between Canada and Quebec ).
You are now dealing with a person who not only witnessed people terminated only because they were Anglophones but I myself was pressured to quit simply because I too am Anglophone.
I will not go into any detail of the despicable tactics used by the Francophones parachuted into my organisation to do their dirty work several years ago. They tackled the higher management levels first and now it has peculated down to street level where you are.
So my dear, it is you who do not have the experience to know anything much about the FLSA and all those other Francophone groups funded by the Government operate. They are using their very distinct advantage, and interpreting law as they deem fit, to further the ends of your very distinct group to the detriment of Anglos – and we stupid Anglos are paying for it.
If you want a good example – who determines “Where numbers warrant”? Does less than 1% in BC warrant making Duncan a
mandatory bilingual city?
That is what you are afraid of in your opposition to the proposed Bye-law. You are unable to comprehend that the CLF proposed Bye-Law does not threaten Francophones, or the French language one iota. It simply re-enforces the charter and prevents mandatory bilingualism on signs that should be the right and discretion of the owners.
I have written today to try and educate you a little bit and enlighten some of the readers and contributors. I won’t respond to you any more, you’re a lost cause.
Yes Stella by starlight.. if one cannot argue or debate a point with proper facts instead of exagerations,or made up numbers to sell their own literature and promote negative actions like anti hospital MRI project, we can`t expect to much by way of understanding the damage they do. most Canadians are way more fair minded and intelligent to see the ruse.. past intolerance on french are finally being rectified. i think that scares the bejeesus out of “that small group”. Like how my Charter rights don`t match their Charter rights..so no one should have a right .. right?? 😉 have a great weekend…and keep trying to educate..
Ken…thank-you, I appreciate that. *smile*
With 260,000 immigrants entering this country yearly, all I can say is good-luck!! Ontario and Quebec is but a drop in the bucket when it comes to provincial power. Like the LFA gang says……..go west. The majority in Ontario doesn’t need nor wants the BS.
@Highlander (or anyone who might know)
I read something in here where someone (thought it was you Highlander) spoke about there being over 200 government sponsored French groups in (?) Ontario or in Canada or ??? Can i get more info please…
This isn’t a French/English issue.
It is an issue of Freedom of Expression=Forced Bilingual Sign By-Laws.
It is an issue of Representation By Population. (3-4% of the population doesn’t add up to hiring 100% bilingual candidates for most or all positions.
It is an issue whereby Official Languages Act (OLA) and French Language Services Act (FLSA) have been grossly misinterpreted (purposefully), by a few thousand for the agenda of hiring only Francophone candidates.
This is not an issue of French/English!
This is an issue of Francophone Rights versus the Rights of ALL other Non-Francophones within Canada.
We don’t have a problem with the French language but we do have a huge problem with a small group of people pushing their language to the total economical and social detriment to all other groups within our fragile country! Just a little clarification for those here who’s ‘fog’ will never clear from their minds.
With Sincerest Regards – those being that I cannot be any clearer to those naysayers reading this.
Cory
When pamphlets are given out to the public on why and how french should be abolished says it all……enough said.
Actually the last person hired at the CCH was english.
How does this equate to freedom of expression…….trying to force small communitites like SG to pass a law on sign language? Is this what you call freedom of expression? I thought freedom meant the power of self determination. How is telling communities what to do called freedom?
its about choices and rights for more than one part of the population… that is all…. education and services are part of that other population.. just like anyone else.. it is this small band of unmerry people making it about removing services to another language group who pay taxes and are canadians too….the 21st century is about diversity in economy and education… not stomping on someone els`s right to be understood and heard in the language they know best… English may be ubiquitous but it is not the only way to do business…if a small group constantly poises itself as anti anything they should be prepared for backlashes..
touchez!
November 28, 2012 at 9:54 am
“its about choices and rights for more than one part of the population… that is all…. education and services are part of that other population..”
What of Quebec and the English language-bill 101 violates that statement above.
Respect for the English language in Quebec -Quebec is still part of Canada.
The argument is why not respect the English in Quebec as French is respected in Ontario?
last thing today….. the newest trend in this “bilingual’ war is pitting french or bilingual groups as the cause of all problems for new immigrants… it is not true.. no french language or other act is stopping any other group from recieving service or education of any part of the 2 ofifcial languages ..no bilingual order has ever been set to discredit any other group or nationality… misinformation on purpose to incite hatred or discredit any law abiding person in Canada is not a political statement.it should be dealt with by the authorities immediately…Charter Rights mean more than just one group. and thankfully the majority of Canadians are not swayed by illusions of disrespect…
touchez!
November 28, 2012 at 10:52 am
“it is not true.. no french language or other act is stopping any other group from recieving service or education of any part of the 2 ofifcial languages ..”
Once again your wrong !
Quebec restricts education in English -that does not happen anywhere in the rest of Canada.
If you are an immigrant in Quebec -even if you have English as a second language you are not able to send your children to English schools .In fact grade 6 is when any English introduced -not bilingualism but one course.
highlander…..when are you going to get this through your head? THIS IS ONTARIO………..except for your gang no one really cares what is happening in Quebec. Let them deal with their own language problems.
stellabystarlight
November 28, 2012 at 9:12
” I thought freedom meant the power of self determination. How is telling communities what to do called freedom”
oxymoron -your above statement
-self determination through political process and lobbying our governments in the interests of the people at large.
touchez!
November 28, 2012 at 10:52 am
no bilingual order has ever been set to discredit any other group or nationality…
Russell bilingual signs do not allow other languages to be permitted therefore if someone wanted to post in another language they would not be permitted and be heavily fined like bill 101.
stellaby starlight…democracy means each small group that make up the grand picture have rights in our country. High`s idea is if you speak french you should not have any rights..because the ‘majority” who may be English speakers (but not bilingual that does not count )should decide for you . so that is some convaluted way of calling oneself Language fairness.. Quebec is a democracy in that it holds elections like the rest of Canadian provinces and territories.. stop comparing everyone else to Quebec .. they will have another vote in a few years and they PQ will still be part of Canada…and each province will still be there…with their hand out looking for transfer payments
Russell township does not prohibit ‘any” other language.. you should remember that.they want to preserve both french and ENGLISH on their signage.. it does not mean someone cannot add their own mother dialect along with that .. in accordance everyone wins.. if you live in Russell and only speak english you don`t need to boycott your neighbors business because he speaks french . each region decides for itself otherwise there is no point in municipal or rural self government. our great country is not homogenous it is diverse and what one voter decides in Alberta or Pq or B.C. or Ontario or anywhere else should not be the exclusive domain of a self described ‘majority” who does not even live in the region in question… have a nice day!
stellabystarlight is hard for this group of “freedomfighters” to allow any other group the same freedoms isn`t it? keep up the good work…
touchez! Please write a letter to the editor, you raise so many points that they deserve there own time to shine.
Allowing each region to decide on such important things is not good for Canada as a whole, allowing the same rights for all, and the good that French groups are doing are examples of what you could write about.
Stella wrote, “no one really cares what is happening in Quebec. Let them deal with their own language problems.
Au Contraire. Many people are concerned about the English in Quebec —
(which btw, is JUST 🙂 a “province” inside a country called Canada in case you and the rest of your ilk have forgotten that)
— and how their human rights are being stepped on daily with those unjust laws.
Besides, we MUST care about all Canadian citizens no matter what part of this great country they are in. Especially the ones who are getting cr@pped on by un-constitutional, unjust and unfair French zealot laws
@eric… politics in Canada 101 self evident for those who know how vast Canada is and diverse….letter writing is for people who have credentials…
@Touchez
Quote: not stomping on someone els`s right to be understood and heard in the language they know best. End quote
Do you need enlightening!
It is the Francophones who are stomping on the right of Anglophones to speak English wherever they please in Canada. The Francophones have that right too, to speak French anywhere they wish. Being understood anywhere and everywhere is your problem outside of Quebec, as it can be conversely, a problem for an Anglophone in Quebec. If one has a real need to communicate often in a second language, one learns the language by choice, not by coercion as is the case with mandatory bilingualism.
Francophones should not have the right to hide behind legislated mandatory bilingualism to force Anglophones to learn French just so that Francophones can communicate. It should be abolished.
Declaring anywhere bilingual should only indicate that some people might speak both languages in that place, take your chance on who might. It should not be used to mandate forcibly the second language in either tongue. That is one of the problems with the mandatory French/English sign law.
Try insisting on French say in the U.K., South Africa, Russia much of Europe and so on. I think you would have to use your fingers, thumbs and a phrase book. You do not have the right to insist everyone speaks French just for your benefit. I have been around the world, I know how it works and never had to stomp my feet insisting to be addressed in English.
Having said that, we CLF’s know that mandatory bilingualism isn’t about communcation, it’s about providing a distinct advantage to a group of people, Francophones, who think they are distinct and special, in the workplace and all across this great country.
Do we have to remind you of the French speaking only clinic in Cornwall, the French only school buses, and I could go on but you get the point, or maybe you don’t want to.
@Ken RE: November 28, 2012 at 4:26 pm POST
Ken wrote,
“Try insisting on French say in the U.K., South Africa, Russia much of Europe and so on.”
AND
“You do not have the right to insist everyone speaks French just for your benefit.”
— Hey Ken hope all is well… Been busy but I am still here. 🙂
Just wanted to say, well said. I think these two statements of yours just about sums it up.
What a sense of entitlement these folk seem to have. A small minority demanding such grandiose acceptance and special favour.
Oh well, what else should one expect, I guess, from a spoiled petulant childlike bunch that have been allowed to have things their way without challenge for FAR too long now.
PS
Ken wrote, “Do we have to remind you of the French speaking only clinic in Cornwall, the French only school buses.”
Only in Canada you say?
edudyorlic, 200 government-sponsored French group must be in Ontario alone, because in all Canada it’s 392:
“The Official Languages Support Programs Branch (OLSPB) manages the various OLSP components and sub-components in conjunction with the Department’s regional offices, partners from all the provinces and
territories, 33 designated federal institutions and 392 community organizations“.
http://www.pch.gc.ca/DAMAssetPub/DAM-verEval-audEval/STAGING/texte-text/ralo-2010-11-1_1348678606474_eng.pdf
Page 2, Official Languages Annual Report 2010–11
@edudyorlik
Haven’t got time for Stella any more, she’s a lost cause.
We talk sense they only use insults and rhetoric.
They know they have an advantage and very afraid of losing it.
Nil Carborundum Iligitimo. It’s an English conundrum,
can’t be translated except into English.
In Canada we have the principle of majority decision while keeping rights to minorities. Where numbers warrant the need, francophones have rights to education, signage and other stuff bilingualism offers. Some are just blaming everything under the sun because they didn’t get things they think the deserve. ANd what do they do to get ahead, one leaves Québec and starts hate propaganda in Ontario, another makes videos in his free time, and the other well lets just call hiim bébé gâté corey.
Richard tremblay, please show us where the Official Languages Act and the Ontario French Languages Services Act, list where numbers warrant.
While you are searching, please note that the following section (OLA) is not being followed and English people are noticing.
39. (1) The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that
(a) English-speaking Canadians and French-speaking Canadians, without regard to their ethnic origin or first language learned, have equal opportunities to obtain employment and advancement in federal institutions; and
(b) the composition of the work-force of federal institutions tends to reflect the presence of both the official language communities of Canada, taking into account the characteristics of individual institutions, including their mandates, the public they serve and their location.
@Richard tremblay RE: November 29, 2012 at 6:10 am POST
Richard wrote, ”
In Canada we have the principle of majority decision while keeping rights to minorities.
Bzzzzt. Wrong !!! Quebec (which btw IS IN CANADA) could care less about “the rights to minorities.”
What is wrong with you people where you simply DO NOT care to see the other side of this.
federal institutions have been ravaged by layoffs. Ever been in the federal employment office locally? 3 people at any given time to serve alll those looking for work.. good thing they are bilingual because it would be worse than ever..i feel sorry for them
@Tremblay
Quote, francophones have rights to education, signage, end quote.
Richard, like some other Francophones you don’t seem to understand the difference between rights. The Rights of all Canadians versus the special rights the Francophones have conferred upon themselves to the detriment of Anglophones.
Of course you have the right, you certainly do now, to make signage in French only, or bilingual. The Russell Bye-law denies
Anglophones the inherant Charter of rights and Freedoms,
right to have a sign in English only.
You have the right to speak whatever language you like but you do not have the right to demand Anglophones learn French simply to speak or address you in French. However, mandatory bilingualism forces Anglophones to learn French in the forlorn hope that it might help them get a job.
CLF is not anti French, contrary to what you want to believe.
Many of us have some very good Francophone friends.
We only want a level playing field with no special conditions for
Anglos, or Francos and employment based on qualifications, experience and merit, not with great empahasis on speaking French.
Now do you understand.
@Eric November 29, 2012 at 7:19 am POST
Eric wrote, “please show us where the Official Languages Act and the Ontario French Languages Services Act, list where numbers warrant.
While you are searching, please note that the following section (OLA) is not being followed and English people are noticing.”
— Yes, well, said Eric. Unfortunately we (the English) are a little too easy going but, laws (especially bad ones) NEED to be challenged. Where the hell are humans rights groups and the like when it comes to financial backing in order to challenge these things in the courts? If this were a “woman’s issue” it would have been financially sponsored by so many groups ones head would spin.