Jean-François Roberge
Jean-François Roberge is a Canadian politician who serves as the Minister of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration for Quebec. He is a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec party and has been influential in shaping the province's immigration policies. Recently, he was in the news for announcing a 20% reduction in the admissions of foreign students to Quebec, amidst a significant increase in the number of international students in recent years, which rose from 50,000 in 2014 to 120,000 in 2023.
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Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge confirmed this week that the benediction on the Magdalen Islands likely would require a permit under the new rules.
Quebec’s bid to limit public prayer felt in far-flung parts of the province
Canada· 2026-02-21
Jean-François Roberge is Quebec’s Minister of the French Language who stated it’s time for the province to turn the page on the monarchy.
Quebec removed the crown from its coat of arms, but that might not be a sign of sovereigntyCanada· 2026-02-10
Quebec’s secularism minister, Jean-François Roberge, said the controversial new provisions were the latest steps in a province working towards full secularization.
Quebec to ban public prayer in sweeping new secularism law | Quebec
United Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Jean-François Roberge, the minister responsible for secularism, said in French at a news conference on Thursday that the bill was 'part of an approach that respected individual as well as collective rights'.
Quebec moves to expand secularism law, limit public prayerUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge told reporters at the National Assembly in Quebec City on Thursday that the federal government is seeking to invalidate Bill 21 at the Supreme Court.
Ottawa defends Supreme Court submission proposing notwithstanding clause limitsCanada· 2025-09-19
Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge described the proliferation of street prayer as a concern that generates unease and risks public order.
Quebec plans street prayer ban amid ongoing political demonstrations
United States· 2025-09-08
Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge has confirmed that his government will indeed table legislation in the fall to outlaw public prayer.
Quebec shouldn’t ban street prayer. Municipalities should enforce existing lawsCanada· 2025-09-04
Jean Francois Roberge announced a ban on praying in public places in Quebec.
کیوبیک صوبے میں عوامی مقامات پر نماز پڑھنے پر پابندی
Pakistan· 2025-09-02Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge confirmed plans to table legislation to outlaw public prayer.
Politics Insider: Canada’s economy suffers as tariffs hit exportsCanada· 2025-08-31
Jean-François Roberge, Quebec’s secularism minister, described the move to ban public prayer as prompted by the proliferation of street prayer.
Civil rights groups alarmed over Quebec’s move to ban prayer in public | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-29
Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge confirmed he will table legislation this fall to outlaw the practice of public prayer.
Quebec plans to outlaw public prayer in move to strengthen secularismCanada· 2025-08-28
French-language minister Jean-François Roberge intervened and said 'Go Habs Go' is part of Quebec culture.
Allez, allez, allez! Quebec says sports fans can cheer ‘go!’ in English at provincial sports games | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge declared that the expression 'Go Habs Go' is part of Quebec culture.
Quebec’s language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ‘go’ to support sports teamsCanada· 2025-07-03
Quebec Minister of Immigration Jean-François Roberge says there will be consultations on the changes before final targets are announced.
Quebec will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 people per yearCanada· 2025-06-06Quebec minister responsible for secularism Jean-Francois Roberge speaks at the legislature, defending the phrase 'Go Habs Go!' as part of Quebec's identity.
Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ expression is part of province’s identityCanada· 2025-04-25Jean-François Roberge tables a legislation on elections to combat disinformation and interference.
Quebec government introduces bill to combat disinformation and interference in electionsCanada· 2025-04-03Quebec’s French Language Minister, Jean-François Roberge, told reporters that it’s normal for the only francophone state in North America to defend the French language.
Quebec’s language law and Alberta’s power imports fuel U.S. trade grievancesCanada· 2025-04-02
Jean-François Roberge is the Immigration Minister whose office did not respond to requests for comment.
Foreign nurses in Quebec poorly prepared by provincial program, internal report findsCanada· 2025-03-25
Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has said he wants to avoid cultural 'ghettos.'
Municipalities, rights groups voice concerns about Quebec bill on integrating immigrantsCanada· 2025-03-03
Jean-François Roberge is the Quebec Minister of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration.
Le Québec réduit de 20% les admissions des étudiants étrangers
Morocco· 2025-02-27