Quebec passes law reinforcing French language

Quebec’s legislature has passed a new law propping up French as the dominant language in the province. Critics are saying the language violates their rights, while proponents say it is necessary to maintain the province’s French culture. The World’s host Marco Werman spoke with freelance reporter Leyland Cecco about the new requirements and how it will impact the province’s non-French speaking residents.

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