Official Languages Commissioner

• N.B. language commissioner ‘greatly disappointed’ in recommendation silence

  The report with several recommendations to amend the Official Languages Act has been left unaddressed by the government as the latest session closed, drawing critcism.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2022
  
• Questions on bilingualism dominate N.B. languages commissioner’s committee appearance

  New Brunswick's Official Languages Act has nothing to do with bilingualism but seeks to ensure all New Brunswickers can access government services in their language of choice.

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2021
  
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• Official languages commissioner concerned by Quebec’s plan to expand Bill 101 to federal businesses

  "What will be the impact of this decision?" said Raymond Théberge.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2020
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• Watchdog to probe whether WE Charity could deliver program in both languages

  The federal Conservatives had asked official languages commissioner Raymond Theberge to investigate the government's choice of WE Charity, saying the move showed contempt toward francophones.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2020
• Canadian language complaints have spiked by over 20%. An uproar over Doug Ford may be to blame: commissioner

  Canada's official languages commissioner said almost half of the complaints came from the National Capital Region of Ottawa and Gatineau, where federal government offices are located.

  Politics

  May 9, 2019
• More work needed to comply with Official Languages Act in New Brunswick: report

  New Brunswick's commissioner of official languages says the provincial government must to do a better job of providing front-line services in both English and French.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2016
• ‘It’s racist’: New Brunswickers unhappy with treatment of unilingual employees

  An online petition calling for the Official Languages Commissioner's resignation after two unilingual employees were fired is gaining steam.

  Politics

  May 12, 2016