Official Languages Act

• Official languages bill to enshrine francophone immigration in law clears House of Commons

  Bill C-13 would modernize the Official Languages Act and recognize that French is the only official language in Canada that is under threat.

  Politics

  May 15, 2023
  
• Why some anglophones in Quebec are worried about a federal language bill

  Bill C-13 has sparked pushback from English-language rights advocates who are concerned about how it will affect Quebec anglophones.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
  
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• Quebec’s English-speaking minority community to get funding from Ottawa

  The minority English-speaking community in Quebec will get a portion of that budget to ensure its vitality, but the QCGN is concerned over the money reaching the community.

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2023
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• Proposed Official Languages Act changes ‘a step backward,’ says N.B. Acadian Association

  The New Brunswick government's proposed amendments to the Official Languages Act are being met with backlash from opposition parties and the Acadian Association.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
• Liberal MP may not vote for party’s language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

  Liberal MP Anthony Housefather believes the amendments will reduce the rights of Quebec's English-speaking communities because they make reference to the province's Bill 96.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2023
• N.B. to open Secretariat of Official Languages to oversee province’s language act

  Premier Blaine Higgs says the secretariat will oversee the way the government carries out its duties under the Official Languages Act.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2022
• Proposed changes to language law will create ‘barriers’ for Indigenous people: AFN

  The Assembly of First Nations says the bill "continues the federal government's approach of privileging English and French while devaluing Indigenous languages."

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

  The language debate has been rekindled in Canada's only officially bilingual province, as the New Brunswick government looks to reform French immersion in schools.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
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• ‘Insult’ to francophones: N.B. groups demand Austin resign from language committee

  Eighteen francophone groups in New Brunswick are calling for Kris Austin to resign from a legislature committee that is reviewing the province's Official Languages Act.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
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• Higgs’ description of official languages commissioner as ‘negative’ off base: expert

  N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs' comments demonstrate a lack of understanding of the Official Languages Act, according to a constitutional languages expert.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2022