French Language Laws for Your Business: What Quebec Businesses Need to Know

Are you unsure whether your business complies with Quebec’s language requirements? French Language Laws for Your Business is a free webinar designed to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals better understand the rules that may affect business names, advertising, customer service, social media, and other public-facing business activities.

Navigating Quebec’s language laws can feel overwhelming, especially as regulations continue to evolve. Whether you’re launching a new business, managing an existing organization, or creating marketing and communications materials, understanding your obligations is essential. This practical workshop will help you gain clarity on the legal framework governing the use of French in business and provide information you can apply to your day-to-day operations.

Learn How Quebec’s French Language Laws Apply to Businesses

Presented by the Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM) in collaboration with YES Employment + Entrepreneurship Services, this free workshop offers practical and accessible legal information for individuals and organizations operating in Quebec.

Participants will explore how language requirements may apply to:

• Business names and branding
• Advertising and marketing materials
• Signage and public displays
• Social media content
• Customer service communications
• Other public-facing business activities

Whether you’re seeking to improve compliance, better understand your rights, or simply learn more about Quebec’s language laws, this session will help you build confidence navigating the requirements that affect businesses across the province.

Pre-registration is required.

What You Will Learn

Understand Quebec’s French Language Requirements

• Language requirements for business names
• Rules governing advertising, signage, and social media
• Customer-facing communication requirements
• Accessibility considerations for businesses

Explore the Legal Framework

• How Quebec’s French language laws apply to businesses
• Common language requirements for commercial activities
• An overview of the language rights of businesses and consumers
• Practical information to help navigate compliance requirements

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Small business managers and employees
• Marketing and communications professionals
• Individuals planning to start a business in Quebec
• Anyone interested in Quebec’s language laws and linguistic rights

Why Attend?

Quebec’s language laws affect businesses of all sizes. Understanding your obligations can help you make informed decisions, strengthen your communications, and better serve your customers while operating within the province’s legal framework.

By attending French Language Laws for Your Business, you’ll gain practical knowledge about language requirements, business communications, and the rights and responsibilities that shape commercial activities in Quebec.

You’ll leave with greater confidence, a clearer understanding of your obligations, and valuable insights that can help support your business now and in the future.

Workshop Details

Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Presented by: Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM) and YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
Format: Live Online Webinar, presented in English.
Pre-registration is required.

*This free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

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