Official Languages Act
Year:
2006
Publishing Company:
, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to (a) ensure respect for English and French as the official languages of Canada and ensure equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all federal institutions, in particular with respect to their use in parliamentary proceedings, in legislative and other instruments, in the administration of justice, in communicating with or providing services to the public and in carrying out the work of federal institutions; (b) support the development of English and French linguistic minority communities and generally advance the equality of status and use of the English and French languages within Canadian society; and (c) set out the powers, duties and functions of federal institutions with respect to the official languages of Canada.
Notes :
"Users of this publication are reminded that it is prepared for reference only ... For official texts, users should consult the Canada Gazette and the Annual Statutes of Canada available in most public libraries."--Page [1].
Notes :
"Users of this publication are reminded that it is prepared for reference only ... For official texts, users should consult the Canada Gazette and the Annual Statutes of Canada available in most public libraries."--Page [1].
Theme :
Official languages
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