Language and linguistics

Canada's Linguistic Duality

By pthom034
  • Proposed Removal of Bilingualism Taught in Schools

    Proposed Removal of Bilingualism Taught in Schools

  • Official Languages Act

    Official Languages Act

    Gives English and French equal status in the government of Canada.
  • Federal Financial Support for Minority and Second-language Education Programs

    Federal Financial Support for Minority and Second-language Education Programs

  • Language Policies Established

    Language Policies Established

    Trudeau government establishes a language-policy route.
  • Election of Parti Quebecois

    Election of Parti Quebecois

    Battle between Trudeau and Quebec over the nature and future of Canada and its language groups
  • Charter of French Language

    Charter of French Language

    Defines French as the language of majority in Quebec.
  • Substantial Amendements to the Official Languages Act

    Substantial Amendements to the Official Languages Act

  • The next act : new momentum for Canada's linguistic duality : the action plan for official languages

    The next act : new momentum for Canada's linguistic duality : the action plan for official languages

    Action plan for official languages in Canada. Recommitment to support official-language programs.
  • Beginning of the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013

    Beginning of the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013

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    Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality

    The Action Plan for Official Languages. Reaffirming the government's commitment to promote official languages and enhance the vitality of official-language minorities.