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SUMMARY:NEW! Bill 96\, Decoded: Exactly What Your Business Must Do Now
DESCRIPTION:Bill 96 Compliance for Quebec Businesses: What You Must Do Now\nWorried about whether your business complies with Quebec’s language laws? You’re not alone. Many business owners assume that because they’ve operated successfully in Quebec for years\, they’re already compliant. However\, recent changes have expanded French-language requirements for thousands of organizations. This workshop will help you understand exactly what applies to your business and what actions you may need to take. \nUnderstand Your Obligations Before Problems Arise\nEvery business in Quebec is subject to the Charter of the French Language\, but compliance requirements depend on your workforce size\, business activities\, and how you communicate with customers\, employees\, and suppliers. \nA four-person business\, a growing agency\, and a larger employer can each face very different obligations. Understanding which requirements apply to your organization today—and which may apply as you grow—is essential to avoiding costly surprises. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhat French-language requirements apply to all Quebec businesses\nWhich obligations take effect at specific employee thresholds\nHow compliance requirements evolve as organizations grow\nWhat the June 2025 changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses\nHow an OQLF complaint typically unfolds\nCommon misconceptions about language law compliance\n\nWhy This Matters More Than Ever\nThe final phase of Bill 96 came into force on June 1\, 2025\, bringing thousands of small and mid-sized businesses under requirements that previously did not apply to them. \nMany employers mistakenly believe that language compliance is only a concern for large organizations. Others assume that because they have never received a complaint\, they are fully compliant. Unfortunately\, these assumptions can lead to unexpected challenges. \nBeyond fines that can increase with repeated offences\, non-compliance may require businesses to make operational changes under tight timelines or respond to OQLF orders when there is little opportunity to prepare. When addressed early\, compliance is largely administrative. When addressed after a complaint\, the process can become significantly more costly and disruptive. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nBusiness owners and entrepreneurs operating in Quebec\nSelf-employed professionals serving Quebec clients\nManagers responsible for day-to-day operations\nHR managers and HR teams\nRetailers responsible for signage\, packaging\, and labelling\nService providers using contracts\, customer documents\, and business communications\n\nWhether you have a handful of employees or are approaching one of the larger workforce thresholds\, this workshop will help you understand your current obligations\, identify potential compliance risks\, and prepare for future growth with confidence. \nWorkshop Details\nDate: Tuesday\, November 24\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Online\nCost: $20 \nSpeaker: Me Oumaima Mouncef\, Lawyer\, Avens Avocats S.A. \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available online and is available in English. \nReserve your spot here\nAbout the speaker:\nMe Oumaima Mouncef is a lawyer at AVENS in Montreal\, practising in business law and civil and commercial litigation\, with a focus on real estate\, commercial leases\, and shareholder disputes. She holds an LL.B. and an MBA in law from Université de Sherbrooke and was called to the Barreau du Québec in 2020.  \nHer practice spans both sides of the table. She has represented clients before the courts of general jurisdiction in commercial lease and co-ownership disputes\, including extraordinary remedies such as injunctions and safeguard orders\, and handles a broad range of contractual and corporate litigation. She also acts in international arbitration proceedings\, principally in matters before the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)\, involving complex cross-border contractual and jurisdictional issues.  \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/bill-96-compliance-quebec-what-every-business-must-know-in-2026/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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