Quebec is banning the use of gender-neutral inclusive language in all official communications.
French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge will present legislation at the National Assembly to this effect Wednesday.
He said newly emerging gender-neutral words, which are often used by transgender and non-binary people, create “incoherence” in Quebec’s official language.
Because nouns are gendered, Roberge’s rules also prohibit writing in a way that neutralizes them. Newer neutral pronouns like “iel” – which is used similarly to “they” in English – won’t be allowed either.
