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Petition: Bill 1

Bill 1, the Quebec Constitution Act, is soon to be voted upon at the National Assembly. The following petition seeks its removal. The English translation of the text is as follows: Petition:Withdrawal of Bill 1, the Quebec Constitution Act, 2025 To sign this petition, you must complete 3 steps: You may sign a petition only […]

RAWQ is Hiring!

The Regional Association of West Quebecers is expanding its team and wishes to hire a full-time Employment Assistance Services Agent for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). The results-driven agent will support job seekers with front-line employment assistance services (EAS), offering client-centred, labour market-informed guidance that helps individuals overcome barriers and connect to […]

Petition: Bill 2

The impacts of Law 2 are being felt in our region. Dozens of doctors have already resigned, thousands of patients have lost their doctor, and access is becoming increasingly difficult. If you want to send a message to François Legault and the CAQ government, feel free to sign the petition. https://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-11807/index.html English translation below: Request […]

Letter to the Editor: Bill 1

Eyes Wide Shut – Or so they hope While we have been preoccupied thinking about municipal elections, the CAQ government has quietly introduced Bill 1, the “Quebec Constitution Act”. While it has sparked conversations about language and national identity, the deeper implications have not yet reached most people. This bill does not simply refine jurisdiction […]

RAWQ Executive Director publishes letter to the editor

Municipal Elections Matter to English-speaking Quebecers With municipal elections underway throughout the region, RAWQ’s Executive Director Alina Holmes submitted a letter to the editor to all of our local newspapers, championing the importance of municipal elections for English-speaking Quebecers. Read on to hear what she has to say: Dear Editor, With municipal elections on the […]

RAWQ Attends Official Language Minority Community Media Forum

September 12, 2025 RAWQ Executive Director Alina Holmes was invited to participate in the Local Voices Symposium. Hosted by the Official Languages Consortium, this forum brought together members of minority official language community media and community organizations from across the country to bring together diverse expertise and engage in robust dialogue about the future and […]

Language Exchange Meetup Fosters Connection

Building Bridges Through Language in Campbell’s Bay On June 11, the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) held its second Language Exchange Meetup at Brauwerk Hoffman in Campbell’s Bay. Community members came together for a night of multilingual dialogue, engaging in French, English, Spanish and other languages in a welcoming, friendly environment. Motivated by comparable […]

André Fortin meets with Anglo community

A Community Conversation on Health, Safety and Access On April 4, MNA André Fortin engaged with members of the English-speaking community at a 5 à 7 event hosted by the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) at Little Red Wagon Winery. In a casual, informal environment, attendees expressed worries regarding health care, public safety, and […]

Fortin talks anglo rights at RAWQ event

Community Voices Drive Dialogue on Rights and Services On April 4 at Little Red Wagon Winery, Pontiac MNA André Fortin engaged with local residents, business proprietors, and municipal leaders to talk about healthcare access, road signage, trade obstacles, and language rights. Fortin stressed the significance of citizen advocacy and pointed out the Quebec Court of […]