Quebecers

Quebecers are residents or citizens of the Canadian province of Quebec, or people who identify with the province’s culture and language. The term covers French-speaking and English-speaking communities, Indigenous peoples, and immigrants who live there. The term Québécois is often used for those who identify with Quebec’s French-speaking heritage, though usage varies.

French is the predominant language for daily life among most Quebecers. The province reinforces this identity through public policy, including the Charter of the French Language (Bill 101), which designates French as the official language of government and commerce. English-speaking communities remain sizable in Montreal and elsewhere, and bilingualism is common in many urban settings.

Quebec is the largest Canadian province by area and hosts major urban centers such as Montreal and Quebec City. Population is concentrated along the Saint Lawrence River and in southern areas. Indigenous communities (Innu, Cree, Mi’kmaq, Inuit) have long-standing presence, alongside growing immigrant groups from Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond.

Culturally, Quebecers share traditions in music, literature, cuisine, and festivals—poutine, tourtière, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, and Montreal’s diverse arts scene. Politically, Quebec operates within Canada as a province with a distinct civil-law tradition in private matters; independence and greater autonomy have been recurring themes in its modern political history.