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Second-Language Requirements for Bilingual Supervisory Positions (CBC Initiative)

SECOND-LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SUPERVISORY POSITIONS (CBC INITIATIVE)

As of June 20, 2025, new appointments made to bilingual supervisory positions that involve the supervision of employees in bilingual regions will be required to meet a superior level of second official language proficiency. The documents below have been prepared to help institutions implement this policy change.

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CBC Initiative: Guidance Document

This reference tool provides timelines, details, and direction for implementing the new minimum second-language proficiency requirements for bilingual positions that involve the supervision of employees occupying positions in bilingual regions.


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CBC Initiative: Sample email for institutions that use the Qualification Standards

Institutions that use the Qualification Standards in Relation to Official Languages can use this email (or an adapted version) to communicate new second-language proficiency requirements for bilingual supervisory positions that involve the supervision of employees in bilingual regions.


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CBC Initiative: Sample email for institutions that do not use the Qualification Standards

Institutions that use standards other than the Qualification Standards in Relation to Official Languages can use this email (or an adapted version) to communicate new second-language proficiency requirements for bilingual supervisory positions that involve the supervision of employees in bilingual regions.


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CBC Initiative: Key Messages

Institutions can use this messaging to provide details on and answer questions pertaining to the new minimum second-language proficiency requirements for bilingual positions that involve the supervision of employees occupying positions in bilingual regions.


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CBC Initiative: FAQ

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions relating to the minimum second-language proficiency requirements for bilingual positions that involve the supervision of employees occupying positions in bilingual regions