Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ is part of province’s identity

In our plural societies, common references are increasingly difficult to find. To reach everyone, it often takes something very significant. I think, among other things, Trump's return and his incomprehensible cha-cha-cha on tariffs.

Montreal Buses May See ‘Go Habs Go’ Message Return in the Fall: Transit Board

Montreal buses may re-introduce the “Go Habs Go” message on buses, after removing the English words and changing them to “Allez Canadiens Allez” following a language complaint. However, it might not be for some time, according to the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) board of directors. STM, Montreal’s public transit operator, removed the English language words from its buses after the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) said it …

Quebec government defends use of ’Go Habs Go!’ after language watchdog's objection

The slogan is part of "our identity," and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens, the French-language minister said.

Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ is part of province’s identity

Quebec French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the slogan 'Go Habs Go!' is part of the DNA and identity of Quebec and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team.

The decision to remove "Go" from the STM buses does not merit further delay, according to Antoine Robitaille.

MONTREAL — The Government of Quebec intervenes to defend the expression "Go! Habs Go!". French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge stated that this slogan is an integral part of the ADN and identity of Quebec and that it has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. "It is a grouping expression, rooted in our history, which is part of our cultural and historical specificity," said Jean-François Roberge on Platform …