ACCESS TO SERVICES AND LAWS

Since its inception in 1966, FFQ has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality and defending women’s rights. Our endeavors have spanned various domains, including language rights, public services, and education.

Denouncing discriminatory laws

Throughout the years, we have spoken out against the discriminatory impacts of several laws, notably Bill 21 concerning the secular nature of the State and Bill 96 on the status of French as the common language. Our aim has been to influence the implementation of these laws to ensure the protection of human rights for all women and to secure their access to vital services.

Strategic oversight for gender equality

We have also maintained a vigilant stance on the government’s strategies for gender equality, intervening to safeguard women’s rights and oppose measures that obstruct progress towards equality.

Combatting the privatization of public services

Furthermore, we have staunchly opposed increases in tuition fees and, in collaboration with the Coalition Main Rouge, have resisted all attempts to privatize, monetize, or commercialize public services.

Please Note: The definitive text of our Stances is available in French only. The English translation is provided strictly for reference.

2023

THAT FFQ acknowledge and continue to condemn the discriminatory effects of Bill 96 (An Act respecting French);

THAT FFQ endeavor to influence the implementation of the law to ensure the protection of the human rights of all women and to guarantee their access to the services they require and are entitled to.

2016

THAT FFQ monitor the evolution of the government’s gender equality strategy and actively intervene in committees and public forums to defend women’s rights and oppose measures that hinder progress towards equality for all women.

2012

THAT FFQ reaffirm its support for the student movement in their fight against tuition fee hikes;

THAT FFQ reiterate its commitment to combatting the privatization, monetization, and commercialization of public services;

THAT FFQ condemn the enactment of Bill 78.

2010

THAT FFQ include in its 2010-2011 action plan an initiative to advocate for equality in spoken and written French during parliamentary commissions starting the following September;

THAT FFQ also forward this request to the Conseil du statut de la femme for inclusion in their priorities.

2010

THAT FFQ lend its support to the campaign for a Robin Hood tax aimed at establishing a dedicated fund for social development;

THAT FFQ emphasize the necessity for decisions regarding the management and allocation of tax revenues to be made within a democratic, multilateral, and inclusive framework, ensuring equal representation of women and men, and adhering to criteria that respect fundamental human rights and women’s rights as outlined in international legal instruments.

2010

THAT FFQ and its members actively engage in the activities of the Coalition opposée à la tarification et à la privatisation des services publics.

THAT FFQ and its members, based on the findings of the Coalition opposée à la tarification et à la privatisation des services publics, explore the possibility of organizing a social strike of resistance, develop alternative proposals, and call for a strike if conditions permit.

2007

THAT FFQ participate in the fight against the privatization of the healthcare system.

1999

THAT FFQ, in its public engagements on cultural diversity, emphasize that gender equality and the physical and psychological well-being of women are non-negotiable, and assert that laws and their enforcement must be uniform for all individuals.