CFN – Language is a hot topic again in Canada this summer and I have a hunch as our economy slithers down the loo as resource prices tumble we’ll see it get even hotter. While I have many personal feelings on this subject as a Quebec Anglo refugee living inContinue Reading

CFN – Do your kids go to kindergarten?  Do you like or dislike sushi?  Have you ever rendez-vous’d with anyone, or enjoyed a bit of schadenfreude?  Congratulations – you’re more of a polyglot than you probably realized.  Those words, common enough in the English language, aren’t traditional English words atContinue Reading

Our Philosophy:  English is the working language of Canada and much of the world. A grasp of ALL other languages should be considered an asset, but not mandatory. People are equal, but languages are not. Our Mission Statement:  Fair hiring practices for ALL Canadians through representation by population. Our Motto: Continue Reading

CFN – For the last twenty years, the quality of health care in Canada has been deteriorating. There is a chronic shortage of doctors, emergency rooms are overflowing, waiting times for surgeries are getting longer, the lack of hospital beads is chronic and costs are constantly increasing. The debate onContinue Reading

CFN – Members and supporters of the local newly re-branded Language Fairness for All – LFA group were joined by members of the Ottawa based umbrella group Canadians for Language Fairness outside of the Chesterville Legion this Wednesday evening. . The delegation was there in anticipation of an opportunity toContinue Reading

CFN – Ah what interesting times we live in…   The Montreal Student protest is becoming International news.  Countless pieces have been written about it by hundreds of people… As a former Montrealer who grew up during the 70’s, the heart of linguistic purges in Quebec I saw first handContinue Reading

CFN -Was it really shocking to learn that Heritage minister James Moore has revised the candidate requirements for future appointments under his department to include a stipulation that they develop and maintain and effective relationship with him and his staff? Actually what was shocking was that someone put that requirementContinue Reading