Official language

La Maison de la francophonie de Victoria becomes reality

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, was in Victoria to highlight more than $1 million in funding for la Société francophone de Victoria to acquire and renovate la Maison de la francophonie de Victoria.

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  • Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, was in Victoria to highlight more than $1 million in funding for la Société francophone de Victoria to acquire and renovate la Maison de la francophonie de Victoria.
  • La Maison de la francophonie will serve as a hub for French activities, providing a place for all Francophones and Francophiles in the region to meet and connect.
  • The creation of la Maison de la Francophonie de Victoria will promote the French language and culture, while allowing members of the community to strengthen the ties that unite them."
  • La Maison de la francophonie de Victoria will allow all of us to come together and thrive under one roof, where mutual support will be strengthened.

Governments of Canada and Manitoba enhance the Canada-Manitoba Agreement on Minority-Language Education and Second Official-Language Instruction 2020-21 to 2022-23

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

With an investment of more than $108 million from the Government of Canada, Manitoba will invest $64 million to support students in their studies and in their second official language.

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  • With an investment of more than $108 million from the Government of Canada, Manitoba will invest $64 million to support students in their studies and in their second official language.
  • This funding will also address emerging needs and priorities in French-language education, from early childhood to the postsecondary level.
  • Furthermore, more than $44.7 million will be allocated over three years to support the Government of Manitoba in implementing its own action plan for minority-language education and second-language instruction.
  • This funding is part of the Government of Canada's long-term commitment to support Manitoba's minority language education and second official language learning initiatives.

Government of Canada Expands Volunteer Service Opportunities for Young Canadians

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Central to this approach is the Canada Service Corps (CSC), which promotes civic engagement among young people aged 15 to 30 through access to meaningful volunteer service opportunities.

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  • Central to this approach is the Canada Service Corps (CSC), which promotes civic engagement among young people aged 15 to 30 through access to meaningful volunteer service opportunities.
  • Young people can also receive micro-grant funding to lead their own service projects.
  • The CSC has worked with 99 local and regional organizations, and 14 national organizations, to provide unique service opportunities for young people.
  • With this call for proposals under the Canada Service Corps, we can help even more youth turn their passion into leadership.

Government of Canada Announces First Round of Calls for Proposals for the Renewed Investment Readiness Program

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Friday, August 6, 2021

Social purpose organizations (SPOs) play a fundamental role in helping communities across Canada tackle a range of pressing social issues.

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  • Social purpose organizations (SPOs) play a fundamental role in helping communities across Canada tackle a range of pressing social issues.
  • Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced the first round of calls for proposals under the renewed Investment Readiness Program (IRP).
  • The IRP is a two-year, $50 million program that builds on the work already accomplished during its pilot phase.
  • Through this round, 14 organizations are being solicited to submit a proposal to deliver a project under the renewed IRP.

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

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

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  • 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.

The Government of Canada Confirms Almost $3 Million in Official Languages Funding in Saskatchewan

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Government of Canada supports Canadians living in linguistic minority communities by investing in community partners that are providing the tools and opportunities to help their members learn and retain the language.\nMarie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), confirmed that the Government of Canada has invested $2.89 million in 20202021 program funding to 23organizations in Saskatchewan, a funding increase of 35percent since 2018, with two additional organizations receiving funding.

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  • The Government of Canada supports Canadians living in linguistic minority communities by investing in community partners that are providing the tools and opportunities to help their members learn and retain the language.\nMarie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), confirmed that the Government of Canada has invested $2.89 million in 20202021 program funding to 23organizations in Saskatchewan, a funding increase of 35percent since 2018, with two additional organizations receiving funding.
  • The Government of Canada is proud to support their ongoing efforts and commitment to our bilingual future.
  • "\n"In every part of Canada, official-language minority communities are working to keep their language and culture relevant, strong and thriving.
  • This document proposes a range of changes and new measures to achieve a new linguistic balance in the country.\n'

Government of Canada Unveils Plan to Modernize Official Languages Act

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Friday, February 19, 2021

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.

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  • 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.

Statement From the Commissioner of Official Languages on the Government of Quebec's Position on the Modernization of the Official Languages Act

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Friday, February 5, 2021

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Commissioner of Official Languages RaymondThberge made the following statement today:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Commissioner of Official Languages RaymondThberge made the following statement today:
    "Today, Ilearned of the Quebec government's position on the modernization of the Official Languages Act.
  • Iam pleased to see that the two levels of government are working together amicably to modernize the Act.
  • Moreover, in order to achieve true equality of English and French, the modernization of the Act is now essential.
  • Ilook forward to the tabling of the White Paper on official languages, which will define the government's broad intentions with respect to official languages.

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

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

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.

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  • 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."

Thorough review produces more inclusive official languages regulations

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The Honourable Joyce Murray, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government, announced that finalized amendments to the Official Languages Regulations were published today in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

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  • The Honourable Joyce Murray, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government, announced that finalized amendments to the Official Languages Regulations were published today in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
  • These amendments will provide enhanced access for Canadians to federal services in both official languages.
  • The regulations define some key provisions of the Official Languages Act that determine which federal offices must provide services in English, French, or in both official languages.
  • We have listened and worked hard to better reflect today's technological and demographic realities, especially for official language minority communities."