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The Government of Canada and French on the Internet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Methodology

Issues

• Importance of the Internet and the Role of the Government of Canada
• Use of French on the Internet: Some Indicators

Canadian Initiatives

Observations and Recommendations

• Policies
  
  
  • Policy Framework
  • Implementation of a Policy Framework
  • Building a Trend Toward International Co-operation
    
• Investment
  
  
  • Translation
  • Digitization
  • Access to Contents
  • Access to Resources
  • Linguistic Tools
  • Second-language Learning
  • Support for Content Creators
  • Portal of the Francophonie

Conclusion

List of Recommendations

Bibliography

Appendix - Institutions Consulted