Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if, by December 31, 2029, a Quebec flag emoji is officially supported and displayed on at least one major platform (e.g., Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows). The emoji must be accessible through the standard emoji keyboard on the platform. Verification will be based on official announcements from the Unicode Consortium or the platform vendors.

Background

In May 2021, Quebec's National Assembly unanimously passed a motion urging the creation of a Quebec flag emoji. (globalnews.ca) However, in March 2022, the Unicode Consortium announced it would no longer accept proposals for new flag emojis, citing challenges related to the transient nature of flags and the complexities of inclusion. (qz.com)

Considerations

While the Unicode Consortium has ceased accepting new flag emoji proposals, individual platforms have the discretion to implement custom emojis. For instance, WhatsApp introduced a Refugee Nation flag emoji independently. (blog.emojipedia.org) Therefore, the possibility remains that a major platform could add a Quebec flag emoji without Unicode's endorsement.