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Originally Posted by Salgueiros
If you want to sell to anglophones and francophones in Canada it is a good idea to have the two languages. But you may choose not to...
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http://www.ogilvyrenault.com/en/expertise_9691.htm
Err.. what about this?
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Canada is officially bilingual: Conforming to English / French Language Laws
American companies doing business in Quebec need to make adjustments to conform to the province's language laws. In addition, unique Canadian labeling laws means that US companies must adhere to Canada's two language/bilingual policies.
What you need to know: The Quebec Charter of the French Language requires that a company conducting business in Quebec use a French version of its name. In addition, the federal Consumer Packaging Act requires certain labeling, for example, for pre-packaged consumer products, to be in both French and English. In addition, materials accompanying products sold in Quebec, such as warranties, must be in French.
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In the pro vs anti censorship debate, the Pros don't like other people telling companies what they can or can not sell. This Quebec law has the effect of:
Any company that wants to do business in Canada has to double their printing costs. I honestly don't think anyone cares, yet the Pros don't like forcing companies to sell products? How about this, if you want to do business with the US you have to be anti-censorship?