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Posted: July 23, 2019
The future holds some real challenges for the Anglophone community in New Brunswick. They are unilingual at a time when the French language has been elevated to the position of “critical” in the job market. This rise of the French language has changed the makeup of the work force so that today, the Anglophone community […more]Dysfunctional Bilingualism
Posted: July 23, 2019
There was a recent court ruling in Ottawa pertaining to language. The circumstances around this court case will give you an indication of how absurd the language reality has become. Andre Dionne was employed in Montreal with a financial division of the federal government called the “Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). In […more]We Support Our Paramedics
Posted: July 23, 2019
WHY? It’s a matter of priority. The process of recovering life is THE first priority, not company handouts, not culture , not language It’s a matter of respect. There is a reality that “value” from their work far our weighs the pay cheque. Is there money? You bet when it comes to pet government give […more]Always Good to Open New Schools
Posted: July 23, 2019
Always good to open new schools. Perhaps, Mr. Higgs will send us pictures. The Government of New Brunswick has just opened its first international francophone school in Tunisia, in partnership with a private company. Dubbed "Acadie", this French-language school built in Sousse, in the east of the country, officially opened this spring. It is headed […more]Premier Higgs Wants to Hear From You!
Posted: June 23, 2019
Listen to the video below. Mr. Higgs stated that no one should be denied a job or promotion on the basis of language. He wants to know if that is happening. Fourteen Anglophone paramedic’s recently wrote in a letter to the media stating it in fact had happened to them. If you know of someone […more]Pull that Pendulum Back to Balance
Posted: June 23, 2019
It is definitely interesting how one’s position in society at a given time affects how they view “fairness”. Historically, individuals or groups who enjoy dominate positions in society tend not to talk much about fairness. In this “push and pull” battle between French and English here in New Brunswick, how Anglos saw fairness back in […more]Do You See Any Bias Here?
Posted: June 23, 2019
See any bias here? https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/court-challenges-program/members-official-language-rights-panel.html?fbclid=IwAR2AOhERHqZY-cXNw_4gW8SkzOnhwip7w9HXm6oSanOGTJE6c1QHLkn1X1g The Official Language Rights Expert Panel is composed of the following members: Thomas Maillet Emanuelle Richez Johane Tremblay Marie-Claude Rioux Gilles Levasseur André Poulin-DenisDon’t Be Fooled
Posted: June 23, 2019
According to The Pew Research Center, almost every country in Europe requires students as young as six to learn a foreign language, usually English. Even more impressive, over 20 European countries (including France) require students to learn two foreign languages in school for at least one school year. ””Just not in French immersion”” but rather […more]Austin Reacts to Quashing of McEvoy Ruling
Posted: June 23, 2019
Reporter: “So why won’t you introduce an amendment to the Language Act to do exactly what you’re describing?” Mr. Austin: “That may be what we have to do.” Reporter: “And a Charter amendment too?” Mr. Austin: “Whatever it takes.” https://www.peoplesalliance.ca/single-post/2019/05/29/Austin-reacts-to-quashing-of-McEvoy-ruling-Well-do-anything-it-takes?fbclid=IwAR2iegOyVaZOSZzHmpgyMZRQVGD76yefQPD_H9IH9c975724CYyQ_QkMCGA Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You
Posted: June 23, 2019
This paramedic situation is just a dog’s breakfast for sure. Here is a testimonial that makes you wonder. ----------------------------------------------------- Hey New Brunswick, I think it’s for you to know that my husband has been working for 5 years for our government as a paramedic. In those 5 years he has been working more than full […more]Premier Higgs Wants to Hear from You!
Posted: June 23, 2019
Do Not Let This Go! Listen to the video below. Mr. Higgs stated that no one should be denied a job or promotion to a job on the basis of language. He wants to know if that is happening. Fourteen Anglophone paramedic’s recently wrote in a letter to the media stating it in fact had […more]French an ‘asset’ but not the priority in hiring Fredericton police
Posted: March 6, 2018
The Fredericton Police Force is trying to increase French proficiency among officers, but it hasn't been easy and it isn't the priority in hiring. "I don't want the language competency to drive the hiring process," Deputy Chief Martin Gaudet said. "I want the hard skills, the soft skills, the emotional skills of the individual to drive the hire." […more]
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Posted: July 23, 2019
The future holds some real challenges for the Anglophone community in New Brunswick. They are unilingual at a time when the French language has been elevated to the position of “critical” in the job market. This rise of the French language has changed the makeup of the work force so that today, the Anglophone community […more]Dysfunctional Bilingualism
Posted: July 23, 2019
There was a recent court ruling in Ottawa pertaining to language. The circumstances around this court case will give you an indication of how absurd the language reality has become. Andre Dionne was employed in Montreal with a financial division of the federal government called the “Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). In […more]We Support Our Paramedics
Posted: July 23, 2019
WHY? It’s a matter of priority. The process of recovering life is THE first priority, not company handouts, not culture , not language It’s a matter of respect. There is a reality that “value” from their work far our weighs the pay cheque. Is there money? You bet when it comes to pet government give […more]Always Good to Open New Schools
Posted: July 23, 2019
Always good to open new schools. Perhaps, Mr. Higgs will send us pictures. The Government of New Brunswick has just opened its first international francophone school in Tunisia, in partnership with a private company. Dubbed "Acadie", this French-language school built in Sousse, in the east of the country, officially opened this spring. It is headed […more]Premier Higgs Wants to Hear From You!
Posted: June 23, 2019
Listen to the video below. Mr. Higgs stated that no one should be denied a job or promotion on the basis of language. He wants to know if that is happening. Fourteen Anglophone paramedic’s recently wrote in a letter to the media stating it in fact had happened to them. If you know of someone […more]Pull that Pendulum Back to Balance
Posted: June 23, 2019
It is definitely interesting how one’s position in society at a given time affects how they view “fairness”. Historically, individuals or groups who enjoy dominate positions in society tend not to talk much about fairness. In this “push and pull” battle between French and English here in New Brunswick, how Anglos saw fairness back in […more]Do You See Any Bias Here?
Posted: June 23, 2019
See any bias here? https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/court-challenges-program/members-official-language-rights-panel.html?fbclid=IwAR2AOhERHqZY-cXNw_4gW8SkzOnhwip7w9HXm6oSanOGTJE6c1QHLkn1X1g The Official Language Rights Expert Panel is composed of the following members: Thomas Maillet Emanuelle Richez Johane Tremblay Marie-Claude Rioux Gilles Levasseur André Poulin-DenisDon’t Be Fooled
Posted: June 23, 2019
According to The Pew Research Center, almost every country in Europe requires students as young as six to learn a foreign language, usually English. Even more impressive, over 20 European countries (including France) require students to learn two foreign languages in school for at least one school year. ””Just not in French immersion”” but rather […more]Austin Reacts to Quashing of McEvoy Ruling
Posted: June 23, 2019
Reporter: “So why won’t you introduce an amendment to the Language Act to do exactly what you’re describing?” Mr. Austin: “That may be what we have to do.” Reporter: “And a Charter amendment too?” Mr. Austin: “Whatever it takes.” https://www.peoplesalliance.ca/single-post/2019/05/29/Austin-reacts-to-quashing-of-McEvoy-ruling-Well-do-anything-it-takes?fbclid=IwAR2iegOyVaZOSZzHmpgyMZRQVGD76yefQPD_H9IH9c975724CYyQ_QkMCGADo Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You
Posted: June 23, 2019
This paramedic situation is just a dog’s breakfast for sure. Here is a testimonial that makes you wonder. ----------------------------------------------------- Hey New Brunswick, I think it’s for you to know that my husband has been working for 5 years for our government as a paramedic. In those 5 years he has been working more than full […more]Premier Higgs Wants to Hear from You!
Posted: June 23, 2019
Do Not Let This Go! Listen to the video below. Mr. Higgs stated that no one should be denied a job or promotion to a job on the basis of language. He wants to know if that is happening. Fourteen Anglophone paramedic’s recently wrote in a letter to the media stating it in fact had […more]French an ‘asset’ but not the priority in hiring Fredericton police
Posted: March 6, 2018
The Fredericton Police Force is trying to increase French proficiency among officers, but it hasn't been easy and it isn't the priority in hiring. "I don't want the language competency to drive the hiring process," Deputy Chief Martin Gaudet said. "I want the hard skills, the soft skills, the emotional skills of the individual to drive the hire." […more]