English universities reach deal with Quebec on French-language rules (opens original article in a new tab)

Quebec's English-language universities have reached a deal with the provincial government to ensure 60% of out-of-province students graduate with functional French, backed by annual funding of up to $20 million.

• Quebec's three English-language universities agree to ensure 60% of out-of-province students graduate with functional French proficiency.
• The provincial government will provide up to $20 million annually to support French language programs at McGill, Concordia, and Bishop's universities.
• The agreement ends a years-long dispute involving language requirements and tuition hikes for non-Quebeckers.