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Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English
- Quebec's language watchdog reviewed the signage of Montreal's Burgundy Lion pub due to concerns over compliance with updated French language laws.
- The scrutiny followed Bill 96 passed in 2022, which requires French text to be markedly predominant on commercial signs, but place names like Little Burgundy are exceptions.
- Co-Owner Toby Lyle argued the pub's name honors the English Montreal neighborhood called Little Burgundy and said changing the sign disrespects its cultural significance.
- After initial demands, the watchdog acknowledged the signage conforms to law, though the pub has minor website language issues and faces fines for violations of $3,000 to $30,000 daily.
- The OQLF continues reviewing the case and has made no decisions, while Lyle says he intends to contest any forced changes to the pub's name.
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Quebec's language watchdog backtracks, says Montreal pub won't have to change its sign
Quebec’s language watchdog says the signage at a popular Montreal pub is compliant, after it had told the establishment that it did not sufficiently respect the province’s newly updated French language laws.
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Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English
MONTREAL — In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec’s language watchdog has backed down after trying to get a well-known Montreal pub to change its outdoor sign. The Office québécois de la langue française had instructed Pub Burgundy Lion to add French language to its sign because “burgundy” is an English word. Following […]
The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) will finally allow the Pub Burgundy Lion in Montreal to retain its sign.
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