--0000000000007f854105e16d1aa2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Thank you so much Steve. Given this context, I believe it will make sense to have the French translated content available in all Canadian markets. Andy, I will include this in U7's SOW, please let me know if/when you'd like to discuss further. Talk soon, Kahl Orr * Please note my email has changed: * korr@thekey.com +1-610-507-7863 TheKey.com [image: TheKey] On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 2:39 PM Steve Koyanagi wrote: > Team, > > I had an initial discussion with Quebec counsel. The short answer is that > pursuant to Quebec's Charter of the French Language law, websites for > businesses operating in Quebec need to be available in French and the > quality of the French content needs to be at least equivalent to the > English version. > > In addition, while Quebec has a specific law on point, here is some > information related to other provinces we do business in: > > Manitoba - officially a bilingual province (English/French) > > Ontario - certain areas of Ontario are officially bi-lingual > (English/French) > > Alberta, Nova Scotia - Officially English speaking provinces, but permit > services in French or other languages. > > That being the case, we may want to have a French translation version > available in other provinces and not just Quebec. > > If there are additional questions, please let me know and I am happy to > jump on a call and/or loop in Quebec counsel as needed as well. > > Thanks. > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 10, 2022 at 6:49 AM Kahl Orr > wrote: > >> Thanks Steve and Tim, I'll cancel our call until you've checked with >> Quebec counsel and are ready to review. >> >> Happy Friday and talk soon, >> >> >> Kahl Orr >> * Please note my email has changed: * >> korr@thekey.com >> +1-610-507-7863 >> TheKey.com >> [image: TheKey] >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 4:57 PM Steve Koyanagi >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks, Tim and Kahl. I'd like to obtain the opinion of our Quebec >>> counsel and then set up an internal call. I'll reach out today and then >>> can we schedule a call likely for later next week? I'll keep you >>> apprised. >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 1:56 PM Timothy Thomas wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Kahl. >>>> >>>> For some added context, the province of Quebec has recently passed Bill >>>> 96 which is meant to further protect the French language and govern the way >>>> businesses operate and market their services. It would suggest we consult >>>> with an outside council familiar with this matter. >>>> >>>> See link below for more information: >>>> >>>> >>>> https://gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-resources/articles/2022/quebec-bill-96-impacts-and-key-considerations/ >>>> >>>> On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 3:27 PM Kahl Orr >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Nina and Steve, >>>>> >>>>> We are finalizing our plan for thekey.CA Canadian website launch >>>>> >>>>> and wanted to check with you on the legal requirements for French >>>>> translations. >>>>> >>>>> We're under the impression there are requirem