Sylvia M. Laforge

DG of TALQ (formerly QCGN). Passionate defender of the province's linguistic minority - English speaking Quebecers. All views are my own.

[Aaron Derfel @Aaron_Derfel]

1) BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: The McGill University Health Centre is cancelling a phone line for patients to schedule their blood tests, forcing them to use the Clic Santé website which is often booked solid for weeks in advance.
https://t.co/LEtfrvu57A

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

In response to the Government of Quebec’s 2026–2027 Budget, TALQ is raising concerns about reduced funding, the ongoing lack of consultation, and the risks these pose to the stability of services for Quebec’s English-speaking community.

Full statement : https://t.co/5n0cXbZFiB

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

En réponse au budget 2026–2027 du gouvernement du Québec, TALQ exprime ses préoccupations quant à la réduction du financement, au manque de consultation et aux risques pour la stabilité des services destinés à la communauté d’expression anglaise du Québec.
https://t.co/ug1Fy8wDGU

[🇨🇦 Nico Carney, Purr Minister of Canada @CarneyPurr67561]

On behalf of myself, the Catbinet, all Catnadians and their staff, please join me in wishing a happy birthday to my human @MarkJCarney!

Happy birthday, Mark! 😺🇨🇦🎉🎂 Give my regards to our family across the pond! 🇬🇧

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

Highlights from the CELI 2026 Forum: Community Vitality in Action.

Une journée riche en échanges et en idées pour renforcer les compétences pour réussir, l’emploi et la vitalité des communautés d’expression anglaise du Québec.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

#CELI2026

[Toula Drimonis @ToulasTake]

Thank God for Rima.
Garderies subventionnées | Une victoire éclatante pour les droits des femmes https://t.co/8XDZ40dnS2

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

« Une constitution ne devrait jamais affaiblir le principe du gouvernement responsable, restreindre le rôle des tribunaux ou concentrer le pouvoir exécutif pour éviter toute reddition de comptes. Elle doit d’abord et avant tout servir la population.
🗞️https://t.co/eF0LkxBnss

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

“A constitution should never weaken responsible government, restrict the courts, or concentrate executive power to avoid accountability. It must, above all, serve the people.”
🗞️ https://t.co/eF0LkxBnss

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

« Nous voulons être rassurés que le nouveau commissaire comprenne réellement la situation que traverse ici, au Québec, la plus grande communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Canada. » — Sylvia Martin-Laforge, directrice générale de TALQ
https://t.co/LZ5zUEAYl8

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

Bill 1 consultations are underway.
Members of our community raised key concerns about protecting minority rights and ensuring access to essential services.
We continue to monitor developments ahead of our appearance on February 17.

#polqc #assnat

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

Les consultations sur le projet de loi 1 sont en cours.
Des membres de notre réseau ont soulevé des préoccupations sur la protection des droits des minorités et l’accès aux services essentiels.
Nous suivons le dossier en vue de notre comparution le 17 février.

#polqc #assnat

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

“We want to be reassured that the new commissioner truly understands the situation that Canada’s largest official language minority community is going through here in Quebec.” — Sylvia Martin-Laforge, TALQ Director General

https://t.co/LZ5zUEAYl8

[Marc Miller ᐅᑭᒫᐃᐧᐅᓃᐸᐄᐧᐤᐃᔨᐣ Mikotsikaa @MarcMillerVM]

Une bisbille avec Bonhomme Carnaval…ça ne s’invente pas. Et pourtant.

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

Protéger les droits linguistiques, c’est défendre nos valeurs communes — pour les Québécois anglophones comme pour les francophones en situation minoritaire au Canada. Le bilinguisme officiel exige un leadership soutenu et une volonté politique claire.
https://t.co/pTwU4fNZTF

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

Protecting language rights reflects our shared values — for English-speaking Quebecers, and for French-speaking minority communities in Canada. Upholding official bilingualism takes sustained leadership, real commitment, and political will.

https://t.co/pTwU4fNZTF

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

A page has turned.
François Legault has announced an important decision, for himself and for Quebec.
Since 2018, he has served Quebecers through defining moments.
While we have not always agreed, we recognize his years of public service.
We wish him the best.
#PolQc #AssNat

[Karen Pauls @karenpaulscbc]

CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations. This "boots-on-the-ground" investment is in addition to last year's expansion of 30 journalists in 22 communities across Canada. https://t.co/NPH9ftYdt2

[TALQ - formerly QCGN @talq_quebec]

Conversations like this matter, regardless of politics or party. TALQ remains committed to promoting the vitality of the English-speaking community in a proudly French Quebec.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

This guy shares some English alternatives to the phrase “you’re stupid”

[RussiaNews 🇷🇺 @mog_russEN]

🚨⚡️In Russia, raising an owl is a common tradition, as it is seen as a friendly pet that enjoys closeness and cuddles with its owner and is known for its strong loyalty. In Russian culture, the owl is also considered a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge!