Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school

MONTREAL — A Quebec bill that would expand the province’s strict language laws to adult education and vocational training is drawing criticism.

Under the bill, students would be required to study in French unless they already qualify for English-language education.

French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the change could shift nearly thirty thousand students from the English network to the French-language system.

The Quebec English School Boards Association says the bill reflects a “political agenda” and would restrict access to education.