English language in Canada

Introduction of Bill C-32, an Act for the Substantive Equality of French and English and the Strengthening of the Official Languages Act

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Countries, Bilingualism in Canada, Government of Canada, International organizations, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Official Languages Act, Substantive equality, Canada, Official language

The introduction of the bill is a major milestone in paving the way for substantive equality of Canada's two official languages.

Key Points: 
  • The introduction of the bill is a major milestone in paving the way for substantive equality of Canada's two official languages.
  • I am proud to introduce this bill that aims to advance the equality of status and use of our two official languages.
  • The first federal Official Languages Act, adopted in 1969, declared English and French as the two official languages of Parliament and of the Government of Canada.
  • On June15, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-32, an Act for the Substantive Equality of French and English and the Strengthening of the Official Languages Act.

New Bursary Program for Anglophone Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Studies in French

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
French language in Canada, English language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, International College, Beirut, Student financial aid, Schools, Educational institutions

Through the Bursary Program for Post-Secondary Studies in French as a Second Language, the Government of Canada is investing $12million over fouryears to support English-language secondary school graduates who choose to study in their second language as a path toward bilingualism.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Bursary Program for Post-Secondary Studies in French as a Second Language, the Government of Canada is investing $12million over fouryears to support English-language secondary school graduates who choose to study in their second language as a path toward bilingualism.
  • Over the next fouryears, 3,400 bursaries will be offered to eligible students, with special attention to students who face financial difficulties or are members of underrepresented groups.
  • "Pursuing a post-secondary education in their second official language is a big step for students whose first official language is English, but want to pursue their education in French.
  • The Bursary Program for Post-Secondary Studies in French as a Second Language provides grants to Anglophone students to encourage them to pursue post-secondary studies in their second official language.

Government of Canada Unveils Plan to Modernize Official Languages Act

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Countries, Articles, International organizations, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Official Languages Act, Canadians, Culture of Canada, Canada, Official language, E-government

TheHonourable MlanieJoly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, presented the Government of Canada's intentions to modernize and strengthen the Official Languages Act and its related instruments today.

Key Points: 
  • TheHonourable MlanieJoly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, presented the Government of Canada's intentions to modernize and strengthen the Official Languages Act and its related instruments today.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing and strengthening the act so it can better meet the hopes and expectations of Canadians who speak both official languages and expect the Government of Canada to do more to protect them.
  • I am proud of the plan announced by the Government of Canada to modernize the Official Languages Act.
  • The first federal Official Languages Act, adopted in 1969, declared English and French as the two official languages of Parliament and of the Government of Canada.

Beyond the Official Languages Act, it's a matter of respect and safety for all Canadians

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Language policy, Official bilingualism in Canada, Official Languages Act, Languages of Canada, Flag, Parliament of Singapore, Official language, Government of Canada, Symbols, Canada

However, it is my responsibility as Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada and as an independent agent of Parliament to raise red flags related to official languages when Isee them.

Key Points: 
  • However, it is my responsibility as Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada and as an independent agent of Parliament to raise red flags related to official languages when Isee them.
  • Beyond the Official Languages Act, it's a matter of respect and safety for all Canadians.
  • "On a final note, Iencourage all leaders across the country to do their part and ensure that all Canadian citizens receive information in both official languages.
  • It's a matter of respect and safety for everyone and, above all, it's the right thing to do."

New $1 Billion Federal-Provincial-Territorial Protocol for Agreements to Support Education for Official-Language Minorities and Second-Language Learning

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Countries, International organizations, Language policy, World, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Minority language, Canada, Second language, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie

The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, announces that she has signed a $1-billion protocol for agreements to support education in official-language minority communities and secondlanguage learning.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, announces that she has signed a $1-billion protocol for agreements to support education in official-language minority communities and secondlanguage learning.
  • Through this new protocol, the Government of Canada will invest $1 billion over four years to support French education in minority language communities, education in English for English-speaking communities in Quebec as well as second-language instruction for the 20192020 to 20222023 period.
  • "Education is a critical to the vitality of official-language minority communities and the promotion of bilingualism across the country.
  • Although it subscribes to the general principles of the Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction, the Government of Quebec does not subscribe to the new Protocol.

Three New Initiatives to Support Official-Language Minority Communities and Promote Bilingualism in Canada

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Bilingualism in Canada, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Language policy, Official bilingualism in Canada, Minority language, Politics, Canada, Culture

That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting official-language minority communities and promoting bilingualism across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting official-language minority communities and promoting bilingualism across the country.
  • "These three initiatives from the Action Plan for Official Languages help solidify our government's commitment to continue strengthening Francophone minority communities and promote bilingualism across the country.
  • "The Government of Canada is committed to meeting the needs of official-language minority communities and promoting bilingualism in Canada.
  • The Action Plan is providing a record $2.7 billion over 5years, including $500million in new funding, to support minority language communities and promote bilingualism across the country.

New partnership to Support Bilingualism in Canada's Capital

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Countries, International organizations, Language policy, World, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Canada, Francophone Assembly of Ontario

That is why the government is committed to supporting bilingualism in Canada's Capital and across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the government is committed to supporting bilingualism in Canada's Capital and across the country.
  • The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, announced a two-year partnership between the Government of Canada and Association des communauts francophones d'Ottawa (ACFO) to bolster the presence of the French language and bilingualism in Canada's Capital.
  • Through the Action Plan for Official Languages 20182023, the government will invest $2.5 million over four years for projects, led by partners such as community organizations that will bolster bilingualism in Canada's Capital.
  • This partnership with ACFO will provide major support for initiatives that promote bilingualism in our national capital so that it truly reflects Canada's bilingual status.

Minister Joly Announces an Investment to Support Ottawa's Francophone Artistic and Cultural Community

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Language, English language in Canada, Multilingualism, French language in Canada, Language policy, Official bilingualism in Canada, Minority language

Our government is committed to supporting the development of Francophone and Anglophone minority communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Our government is committed to supporting the development of Francophone and Anglophone minority communities across the country.
  • The project will rally Ontario's Francophone artistic and cultural community and improve students' access to the professional arts scene.
  • Thanks to the Centre, teens, families and the whole community can live, learn and have fun in a French-language environment."
  • This represents a total investment of $140,489,805 in projects to support official-language minority communities and promote bilingualism.

Improving access to Justice for minority language communities in Quebec

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Countries, Ethnic groups in Canada, QUEBEC, International organizations, English language in Canada, Bilingualism in Canada, Culture of Quebec, David Lametti, English-speaking Quebecers, Canada, Canadians

MONTREAL, April 16, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians expect that language should not be a barrier to access to justice.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, April 16, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians expect that language should not be a barrier to access to justice.
  • That is why the Government of Canada is taking positive measures to support official language minority communities as they interact with the justice system.
  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government of Canada's support for the Quebec Community Groups Network's (QCGN) people-centered project for improving access to Justice in English in Quebec.
  • Justice Canada's Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund provides funding to non-profit organizations, learning institutions and provincial and territorial partners to meet the needs of minority Francophone and Anglophone communities across the country.

Minister Joly Announces Investment of More Than $450,000 in Support of Francophone Community in Timmins, Ontario

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
English language in Canada, Language policy, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Languages of Canada, Minority language, Northern Ontario, Bilingualism in Canada, Canada, Franco-Ontarian

That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the development of Anglophone and Francophone minority communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the development of Anglophone and Francophone minority communities across the country.
  • Today, theHonourable MlanieJoly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and LaFrancophonie, announced funding for cultural and community projects in Francophone communities in Northern Ontario.
  • Thecentre will also receive $216,000 over threeyears, through official languages support programs, to support its general programming.
  • This represents a total investment of $98,313,722 in 20182019 in projects that support official-language minority communities and promote bilingualism.