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The report investigates the obstacles to French-language scholarly publishing in Canada, emphasizing the need for reforms.

January 23, 2026Open Access

Bilingualism and Scholarly Publishing in Canada

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The report investigates the obstacles to French-language scholarly publishing in Canada, emphasizing the need for reforms.
Analysis of federal investments in French research
Examination of Quebec's digital publishing initiatives
Review of recommendations for enhancing research evaluation practices
Federal government committed $4.1 billion to support French research infrastructure
$8.5 million allocated specifically for French-language publishing
Recommendations made for supporting diamond open access models in multilingual scholarship

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This report examines some of the challenges facing French-language scholarly publishing in Canada, despite the countrys official bilingual status since 1969. Key takeaways include the federal governments significant investment (4. 1 billion Action Plan with 8. 5 million specifically for French research infrastructure), Quebecs leadership through rudits digital publishing consortium and the FRQs 10 million commitment to a collaborative network for francophone journals, and comprehensive recommendations for reforming research evaluation practices to better value multilingual scholarship and support the transition to diamond open access models that can sustain French-language publishing in Canada.

Bilingualism and Scholarly Publishing in Canada

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