by strobagmedia | Jun 2, 2026 | Bill 96 & Language Law, Doing Business in Quebec, Industry Guides
Receiving notice of an OQLF inspection, or anticipating one based on a consumer complaint, can be stressful for any business operating in Quebec. The Office québécois de la langue française has the authority to inspect commercial premises, review documentation, and...
by strobagmedia | May 29, 2026 | Doing Business in Quebec, Translation Tips
There is a story Canadian marketers tell themselves about Tim Hortons and Quebec — that the chain conquered the province because it is, in some essential way, Canadian, and Quebec is part of Canada, so the affection naturally flowed. The story is wrong in the order it...
by strobagmedia | May 26, 2026 | Bill 96 & Language Law, Doing Business in Quebec
For any business operating in Quebec, selling to Quebec consumers, or employing Quebec residents, the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) sets the framework that governs how French must be present in commercial activity. Understanding these requirements is...
by strobagmedia | May 21, 2026 | Document Translation, Translation Tips
Translating an employment contract into French is no longer a courtesy in Quebec. Under Bill 96, Quebec employees have the right to receive their employment contract in French, and in most cases the French version takes legal precedence in case of disputes. For...
by strobagmedia | May 19, 2026 | Bill 96 & Language Law, Doing Business in Quebec, Industry Guides
A slogan is the shortest, most exposed, most carefully written piece of copy a brand owns. Three to seven words that the rest of the brand architecture revolves around. Which is exactly why translating one is one of the hardest jobs in the entire language services...
