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Quebec City Mandates French-Only Performances, Sparks Outrage

6/27/2025

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Quebec City has introduced new regulations mandating buskers to perform exclusively in French or play instrumental music in key tourist spots. This move, intended to honor the 40th anniversary of Quebec's world heritage designation, has sparked backlash from artists like Bosko Baker and Birdie Veilleux, who claim it undermines cultural diversity and artistic freedom.

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Quebec City has introduced new regulations mandating buskers to perform exclusively in French or play instrumental music in key tourist spots. This move, intended to honor the 40th anniversary of Quebec's world heritage designation, has sparked backlash from artists like Bosko Baker and Birdie Veilleux, who claim it undermines cultural diversity and artistic freedom.