Richard Marcoux

Richard Marcoux is a Full Professor of Sociology at Laval University and Director of the Demographic and Statistical Observatory of the Francophone World. He co-holds the Quebec Research Chair on Demolinguistics and Language Policies, studying multilingualism and francophone identity globally.

Research Focus: Marcoux analyzes language dynamics, particularly the growth of French in Africa, and advises governments on linguistic policies. His work challenges alarmist narratives about French decline in Quebec, emphasizing public-space usage over household metrics.