Official languages should be above partisanship: New Brunswick francophone advocacy group
Robert Melanson said it’s clear the New Brunswick government isn’t interested in working in the best interests of Acadians and francophones. Continue reading
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New Brunswick languages commissioner report sparks threats to topple PC minority government
The People’s Alliance holds the balance of power in the legislature — with its three votes allowing Premier Blaine Higgs and the Tories to pass bills and survive confidence motions. Continue reading
Air Canada ordered to pay $21K for violating French language rights
The Federal Court has ordered Air Canada to pay a total of $21,000 to two francophone passengers. Continue reading
N.B. working group to look at economic benefits of bilingualism
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The group, working with other community leaders and business representatives, will try to increase the benefits of bilingualism in the province. Continue reading
Court rules relaxed bilingual requirements for N.B. paramedics would violate charter, language rights
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
The arguments surrounded Ambulance New Brunswick’s legal obligations to provide bilingual service while respecting the seniority rights of its employees. Continue reading
Official Languages Act up for review as feds launch bid to modernize law
The federal government is launching a review of the Official Languages Act, saying it is time to modernize the decades-old law. Continue reading
Former New Brunswick premier writes report on challenges, opportunities for bilingualism
The report outlines what leaders view as challenges when it comes to being the sole bilingual province, such as possible impacts on public services and the potential to hinder some people’s ability to get a job. Continue reading
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New Brunswick languages commissioner applauds new bilingual ambulance policy
The new plan will allow Ambulance New Brunswick to continue hiring paramedics with the goal of “having all bilingual-designated positions filled with bilingual paramedics.” Continue reading
N.B. health minister retracts regional hiring policy, says every ambulance must provide bilingual service
A Jan. 18 letter addressed to the CEO and chair of Ambulance New Brunswick says every ambulance in the province must be capable of providing service in both English and French. Continue reading
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Quebec language watchdog tells Lachute hospital its English signs must go
The mayors plan to adopt a motion opposing the change at a meeting next week. Continue reading