French language

New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging. The changes are part of Quebec’s 2022 ov...Learn More

The Quebec government is “imposing unrealistic timelines” on the province’s businesses by asking them to change their English-only product packaging and put an emphasis on French in signage, acc...Learn More

As of June 1, 2025, new obligations under the Charter of the French Language (Bill 96) will come into effect for all businesses operating in Quebec. These include stricter rules for: RCC con...Learn More

Last week, RCC presented the 2025 Molière Awards to Penningtons, Kaseme, Latulippe, and the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) for their outstanding commitment to the French language in digita...Learn More

In January, the province estimated compliance will cost Quebec businesses $7 million to $15 million to comply. Experts and business leaders have since contested that estimate. “Certain companie...Learn More

The final regulation on the language of commerce and business, amending the Charter of the French Language, was published this morning in the Gazette officielle du Québec. This regulation stems from ...Learn More

We represent thousands of businesses, manufacturers, creators of wealth who meet the essential needs of Quebec population on a daily basis. In the face of challenges such as labor shortages, strained ...Learn More

In a recent interview with the Montreal Gazette, Michel Rochette, President of RCC Québec, voiced concerns regarding upcoming regulations on French language in the workplace. While acknowledging the ...Learn More

Montreal, March 22, 2024 – In this month of March dedicated to the celebration of the Francophonie, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has chosen to mark the occasion by organizing its annual Moliè...Learn More

The French language is an integral part of Quebecers’ identity and contributes to the charm of La Belle Province. As a welcoming language in businesses, it is the soul and personality of Montreal an...Learn More