Quebec's government introduces new directive affirming anglophones' right to English health and social services.

Quebec's government has introduced a new directive affirming that anglophones have the right to receive health and social services in English. This replaces a previous directive that drew criticism for potentially limiting access to care in languages other than French. The updated guidelines clarify that healthcare workers must accommodate requests for English services and can use other languages if necessary, ensuring better communication for patients.

September 23, 2024
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