The Grey Cup should be a symbol of unity

As more Quebecers play and follow the game, the Alouettes’ victory and the CFL will be celebrated across the province. The very least the league could do is treat the French language with respect.
After winning the Grey Cup on Nov. 19, Montreal Alouettes’ Marc-Antoine Dequoy passionately decried the lack of respect for the French language at the game.

MONTREAL—The Montreal Alouettes were my football team from the time I was five years old. As a six year old, I would run back kicks against my older brother and his friends, and dream I would one day play for my home team. I never did, but I followed the “Als” througho...

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