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The analysis aims to explore the tension between Quebec's language policies and Indigenous recognition in a plurinational context.

April 7, 2026DialogueOpen Access

French as a “Common Language” and the Recognition of Multiple Linguistic Sovereignties in Quebec

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This article critiques language policies in Quebec, highlighting tensions between French language modernization and Indigenous sovereignty.

The analysis aims to explore the tension between Quebec's language policies and Indigenous recognition in a plurinational context.
Critical analysis of language policies
Examination of the Charter of the French Language
Evaluation of the concept of 'common language'
Identified theoretical compatibility between language modernization and Indigenous sovereignty
Revealed practical tensions in implementing these projects
Argued that current notions of linguistic justice do not support plurinational demands

Gosselin-Tapp et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article critiques language policies in Quebec, highlighting tensions between French language modernization and Indigenous sovereignty.