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Montreal barber shop threatened with $30K fine from Quebec language watchdog - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Global News Montreal07.18.2025

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Résumé
A Montreal barber shop was threatened with a $30,000 fine by Quebec's language watchdog for not following language laws. The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) noted issues related to French language requirements, which the shop is required to comply with. This situation underscores ongoing tensions in Quebec concerning language enforcement. The barber shop's owner highlighted challenges for small businesses in sustaining compliance with these regulations, pointing to potential administrative burdens. The incident illustrates the broader conflict between business practices and provincial language rules.
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