Recent RAWQ Press Releases
July 28, 2010
West Quebecers Newly Elected Executive of the Board.
Richard Turcotte said, "The English-speaking community of the Outaouais is proud of its roots and culture. ...
June 17, 2010
West Quebecers' Annual General MeetingGatineau - The Regional Association of West Quebecers held its Annual General Meeting, June 16th at the Western Quebec Career Centre. Guest speaker John Trent delivered an excellent speech on Minorities in Canada saying "If you have heard the expression "acquired rights", forget it.
May 26, 2010
Letter to Mr. Sam Hamad, Ministre de l'Emploi et de la Sécurité sociale concerning the "Refusal of the CSST to provide explanations in English to anglophone employers"
January 12, 2010
The Regional Association of West Quebecers notes that the Outaouais branch of the Office de la langue française is appointing an additional counsellor on the francisation of businesses ...
(version française)
January 11, 2010
Youth Career Workshops - In February, RAWQ is hosting a series of workshops to provide youth (aged 16-21) with career-development activities, mentoring, and enhanced second-language skills.
(version française)
November 26, 2009
Project 'Circo Humano' between West Quebecers and Canadian Parents for French funded by Canadian Heritage to help students enhance their language skills and confidence in French while having fun at the same time.
October 14, 2009
GATINEAU - Re: Candidature of Ms. Barbara Charlebois in the Gatineau Municipal Election.
June 4, 2009
Developing Skills of Young Women in Rural Areas - a pilot project offered in three Quebec regions to develop the leadership skills of young English-speaking women in rural areas by supporting and training small groups as they carry out viable projects in their communities.
June 4, 2009
GATINEAU - The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) President, Nancy Peppy, announces the engagement of Heather Stronach, as its Executive Director.
May 13, 2009
The Regional Association of West Quebecers will hold its 2009 Annual General Meeting, Saturday, June 13.
April 8, 2009
The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) and Canadian Parents for French - Quebec (CPF-Q) applaud the Western Quebec School Board for recommending an increase in minutes for French secondlanguage delivery.
March 18, 2009
New Web site key resource for English-speaking West Quebecers
English-speaking West Quebecers can access information on current affairs, essential services, regional history and cultural events on the Regional Association of the West Quebecers' (RAWQ) new Web site: westquebecers.ca.
