The Office Quebecois de la Langue Francaise has acknowledged the use of the word "go" in sports cheers as partially legitimate. This decision allows fans to cheer for teams like the Montreal Canadiens without fear of violating language laws. Previously, the Montreal transit agency had to replace the phrase "Go! Canadiens Go!" on buses with the French version, "Allez! Canadiens Allez!" French-language minister Jean-Francois Roberge has since defended the use of the original phrase, claiming it is a significant element of Quebec culture and promised to disregard future complaints regarding it. The protection of the French language remains a vital issue in the province.
Quebec's Office of the French Language has decided that the word "go" is now partially legitimate for sports cheers, although they still prefer "allez." This change allows fans to celebrate without the fear of reprimand from the language police, reflecting a cultural acknowledgment of common chants like "Go Habs Go."
Earlier this year, Montreal's transit agency was required to remove "Go! Canadiens Go!" from buses due to language law violations but received support from Minister Jean-Francois Roberge, who argued that the slogan is an important part of Quebec culture.
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