In April 2021, Legault announced he would extend the Charter of the French Language, Bill 101. If passed, the reforms would see francophones and allophones lose the right to attend English Cegeps. Adult Quebecers, men and women of legal age, in a free nation, would be forbidden from attending the higher education institute of their choice due to their cultural and linguistic identity. You know who else was historically forbidden from attending the higher education institute of their choice in Quebec? Jews.
Legault has explained his reasoning, calmly, reassuringly: “I understand that some francophones would like to learn English by going to colleges, but I understand also … that French is fragile.”
You see, young adult francophones, Pere Legault knows best. He cannot allow his citizens their trivial, selfish pursuits, like acquiring the basic qualifications for any career in commerce, science, or technology — the future of the Quebec nation is at stake! Give up this childish dream of speaking more than one language. It is a noble sacrifice! Take one for the team! Of course, Legault himself needed to become bilingual to run Air Transat, but that’s not important right now. What’s important is that Pere Legault, as he always has, protects us from our own bad choices.
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