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 […]
The Regional Association of Western Quebecers hosts yet another successful annual quiz night
A Decade of Trivia: RAWQ’s Quiz Night Celebrates Community and Tradition The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) held its annual Quiz Night on March 21 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, drawing a lively crowd of community members of all ages. Longtime participants, including a team attending for over 10 years, competed in trivia […]
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 […]
MP Sophie Chatel on vets, trade, and Law 96
Bilingualism, Borders, and Barriers: Pontiac Voices Meet Sophie Chatel At a 5 à 7 hosted by the Regional Association of West Quebecers on February 27, Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel met with residents to discuss key issues affecting the region’s English-speaking community. Attendees raised concerns about the lack of veterinarians, Law 96, bilingualism, trade barriers, and […]
Free tax clinics offer guidance and support for residents
RAWQ Launches Free Tax Clinics and Super Clinic to Support West Quebec Residents The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ), in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency and local partners, will offer free tax clinics and a one-day Super Clinic from March 3 through April 15. These services aim to help low-income individuals with tax […]