Janet talks to two of her friends — Fatima Okunola and Elisa George — about having to learn French and pass a French language exam, to apply for permanent residency in Quebec. They also delve into some of their experiences as English-speaking immigrants living in Montreal.

We're releasing this episode just a few days after Quebec passed Bill 96 into law. Here are some articles that explain what the Bill is and the concerns it is raising for non-French speaking communities:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bill-96-explained-1.6460764

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/immigration-impact-bill-96-1.6465770