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The Official Languages Act is celebrating its 40th anniversary. So much has changed since 1969! Over time, Canada has grown from a country where English predominates to a country proud of its two official languages. Support for bilingualism among Canadians is at an all‑time high, and dynamic official language communities are thriving across the country. more...

What’s New?

February 4, 2010

Notes for an address at the symposium “Celebrating 40 Years of Linguistic Duality in New Brunswick” - A Look at 40 Years of Official Languages

Notes for a second address at the symposium “Celebrating 40 Years of Linguistic Duality in New Brunswick”

January 21, 2010
Audit of the Management of the Official Languages Program at the Halifax International Airport Authority

Audit
News Release 

December 11, 2009
Statement from the Commissioner of Official Languages following the death of the Honourable Jean-Robert Gauthier