Official Languages Day/Tools

Activities and Resources

In celebration of Official Languages Day 2026, discover activities and resources under the theme Two Voices in Harmony. .

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada

Take on the challenge of the traditional Commissioner’s Dictation:[Link]
Consult these interactive profiles to learn about the current status and evolution of official languages in Canada: Snapshots of official languages in Canada
Explore this timeline tracing the history of languages in Canada: Official Languages Timeline

Language Portal of Canada

Quizzes

Challenge yourself with these quizzes that evoke Canadian voices coming together in artistic and musical harmony:

For more quizzes, visit: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada.

Posts on the Our Languages blog

Read these blog posts on music, languages and poetry, and lose yourself in the rhythm of the words:

For more blog posts, visit the Our Languages blog.

Writing tips

Learn more about language and music with these writing tips:

To write more effectively in English and French, check out the Language Portal’s writing tools.

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The National anthem of Canada

Learn about the history of the national anthem. View the lyrics, sheet music, and videos of the French, English, bilingual, instrumental, and sign language versions.

National anthem of Canada

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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada holds the world’s largest collection of Canadian music. It includes more than 250,000 sound and video recordings, as well as an extensive collection of sheet music, concert programs, and books

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National Film Board of Canada

Discover content about music and cultural transmission:

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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Apps

Discover app for listening, learning and bringing our official languages to life.