Official languages in the public service
Official languages in the public service
Policies and resources related to the Official Languages Act that promote the use of English and French in the public service and in Canadian society.
Services and information
Official Languages Act: An Overview
The history of the Official Languages Act and summaries of key parts to help you understand it’s purpose, objectives, and impact
Modernization of the Official Languages Act
Strengthened Official Languages Act, the Official Languages Accountability and Reporting Framework and related initiatives
Persons responsible for official languages
Official languages representatives in each federal institution
Bilingualism Bonus
Requirements for eligible public service employees to receive the bonus
Official languages in communications and services
Government of Canada offices and the official languages of services offered. Description of the Official Languages Regulations
Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions
About the council, its governance and strategic plan
Official languages in the workplace
Use of English and French in the workplace. List of designated bilingual regions for the purpose of language of work
Guidance and publications
Find a list of laws, regulations, policies and publications on official languages