“The Charter of the French Language governs the consultation of English content,” it now says. On Monday morning, a banner was back at the top of the city’s website, albeit with different wording. In one of the concrete signs that new rules covering the language of government services included in the law are now in effect, various municipal and other government websites have started to ask citizens to attest they have the right to services in English.Ĭatherine Cadotte, press attaché to Mayor Valérie Plante, noted Sunday evening that the advisory is a requirement of Bill 96 the banner will have a place on the English version of the city’s website, but it will be at the bottom of the page in the future, she said. Please try again Article contentīill 96, which became law on June 1, 2022, brought sweeping changes to the Charter of the French Language. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.

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