new quebec government directives suggesting “historic anglophones” will need their english-language eligibility certificates to communicate exclusively in english in the province’s health-care network have prompted both anxiety and increased interest in how to obtain those certificates.
as reported in the gazette on wednesday , under the heading “oral and written communication,” the health ministry spells out the conditions for the exclusive use of english in the health sector included in the new directives submitted july 18.
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which further confused matters, and convinced many they had better get their certificate. roberge has promised to speak with english community leaders to listen to their concerns and clarify issues. on thursday, the quebec community groups network said roberge had not yet responded to their requests for clarifications.
under the charter of the french language , a child living in quebec is eligible to attend english primary or secondary school if they themselves, one of their siblings or one of their parents did the majority of their elementary schooling in english in canada. an eligibility certificate must be obtained from quebec’s education ministry to register at an english primary or secondary school.
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if you went to elementary or high school in quebec in english, chances are you’ve already been issued a certificate. you can check by calling the eduction ministry at 514-873-3399, extension 5300, or emailing them at aea-mtl@education.gouv.qc.ca .
however, school board officials said they’re getting numerous calls about the certificates because many people need them for cegep applications because of new directives on french courses , but it’s unclear if those who have already left high school will be allowed to obtain them. the ministry of education voice message warns applicants to expect delays in obtaining a certificate because they’re dealing with many requests.
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