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OQLF Embraces 'Go Habs Go' in Language Shift

7/6/2025

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Quebec's language authority, OQLF, has stirred excitement by partially endorsing the use of "go" in sports cheers, a nod to the Montreal Canadiens' beloved slogan. French-language minister Jean-François Roberge champions "Go Habs Go" as a cultural staple, while the OQLF recognizes "go" as a historical element in the vibrant tapestry of Quebec's language debates.

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Quebec's language authority, OQLF, has stirred excitement by partially endorsing the use of "go" in sports cheers, a nod to the Montreal Canadiens' beloved slogan. French-language minister Jean-François Roberge champions "Go Habs Go" as a cultural staple, while the OQLF recognizes "go" as a historical element in the vibrant tapestry of Quebec's language debates.