Commentary Archives - Sherbrooke Record

My Take: By Michael Boriero

The format of a My Take is 150 words - no more, no less - to express an opinion on a different topic each week. This week the topic was language. I’ve always had a weird relationship with the French language. When I was younger, I used to complain…

My Take: By Matthew McCully

I have a few choice words to describe how I feel about the notion of a language needing protection. People need protection-- from the sheer stupidity of policies designed…

My Take: By David Rossiter

Language is always an interesting issue in Quebec. As someone who chose to move here as an anglophone, I likely have a different perspective compared to an anglophone born…

My Take: By Marie-Camille Théorêt

Debates about languages can be very polarizing, especially in Quebec where French is an important feature of identity and culture. With the increased interdependence of the…

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My Take: By Marianne Lassonde

— 4 March

The language debate is one of those topics where you don’t realize just how deeply rooted…

My Take: By Gordon Lambie

— 25 February

The format of a My Take is 150 words - no more, no less - to express an opinion on a different…

My Take: By Michael Boriero

— 25 February

The Quebec government is swamped right now. It’s undeniable. They’re trying to successfully…

My Take: By Taylor McClure

— 25 February

When politicians run for election, they make promises to gain our vote; this is nothing new.…

My Take: By Marianne Lassonde

— 25 February

At this point, broken promises are a prerequisite to making a good politician. Though, it seems…

My Take: By David Rossiter

— 25 February

The pandemic has forced me to be more aware of promises made by government officials, yet at…