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<b><u>Save the date! 2021 Best Practices Forum in Official Languages</u></b><br>
 
 
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The Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions, the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat are pleased to invite you to the Best Practices Forum on Official Languages, which will take place on <b>March 3, 2021.</b><br>
 
 
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The Forum will be open to all Public Service employees and this year’s theme will be diversity and inclusion.<br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/0/0f/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_October_2024.pdf October 2024]</b><br>
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*2023-24 Annual Official Languages Review Exercise
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*Spotlight on the Second Official Language Training Framework Tools: Playbook
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*Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise - Measurement of Demand
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*The Translation Bureau Celebrates a Key Milestone in 2024
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*Interdepartmental Portability of Level A and B Results for Alternative Methods of Oral Proficiency Testing
 
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On the agenda are two virtual talks organized in partnership with the Canada School of Public Service:<br>
 
 
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*<b>10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</b>: A discussion on the tools developed to create a linguistically safe and inclusive workplace.
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*<b>1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.</b>: A discussion on leadership in the promotion of English and French.
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/9/94/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_Special_Edition_2024.pdf September 2024 Special Edition]</b><br>
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*Collection of Institutional Best Practices for Establishing Language
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Requirements of Positions
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*Glossary on Section 91 of the Official Languages Act – Language
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Requirements of Positions
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*Other resources
 
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In parallel, various online activities will be organized throughout the week, including the presentation of various kiosks and videos presenting best practices. More details to follow in early 2021.<br>
 
 
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We invite you to contribute to this event in your own way:<br>
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*Have you developed an innovative initiative that could be showcased?
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/f/f9/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_July_2024.pdf July 2024]</b><br>
*Did you produce a video on the theme of official languages that could be featured?
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*Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Supervisory Position Requirements
*Would you like to reserve a virtual kiosk to present your best practices that could be useful to other organizations?
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*Official Languages Accountability and Reporting Framework
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*Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2022–23
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*New! Changes to the investigation process at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages 
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*Update on the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise (OLRRE) 
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*Language Training Framework
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*New Tool - Bank of pre-translated messages for communications in emergency or crisis situations
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*Protecting interpreters in virtual and hybrid mode
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*Recovery of fees for requests for exclusions on medical grounds 
 
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If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please fill out <b>[[Media: 2021Forum-Form.docx | this form]]</b> and email it to {{em|OLCEInformationCELO@tbs-sct.gc.ca}} before January 11, 2021. Your material could be selected and showcased during the Forum. Of course, you are welcome to take full advantage of this learning activity without presenting an initiative or reserving a kiosk.<br>
 
 
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
<b><u>Preparation for the consultation on the Directive on the implementation of Official Languages Regulations</b></u><br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/8/8d/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_April_2024.pdf April 2024]</b><br>
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*Update on the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise
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*Update on supervisory positions requirements
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*Updates from the Public Service Commission
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*New resource page for monitoring and reporting
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*Looking for conference interpreters
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
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*Spring cleaning: List of official languages contacts 
 
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<br>
During the advisory committee meetings on October 28, we provided some basic training on the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations (the Regulations) and on the Regulations Re-Application Exercise (OLRRE).<br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/d/d2/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_February_2024.pdf February 2024]</b><br>
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*Update on the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise
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*Launch of the Annual Official Languages Review Exercise
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*New official languages tool for institutions in the core public administration
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*Glossary: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the  
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public) Regulations
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*New tools and Hub on language training
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*Federal public servants’ most frequently used languages of work in 2021
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*Official Languages: What you need to know about Section 91 of the Official
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Languages Act
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
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*Workshops offered by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
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*2023 Student Exit Survey: Official Languages results
 
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As part of that training, we informed you about the need to review the <i>Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations</i> (the Directive) and the fact that we would like to consult you about this.<br>
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<b>[[:en:images/9/99/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_November_2023.pdf|November 2023]]</b><br>
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*Launch of the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise
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*Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2021–22
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*2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results
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*Role and responsibilities of Persons responsible for official languages
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*Standardized (or Generic) Job Descriptions
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
 
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This consultation will take place at one of the meetings of the Departmental Advisory Committee on Official Languages (DACOL) and the Crown Corporations Advisory Committee on Official Languages (CCACOL) this winter.<br>
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<b>[[:en:images/7/72/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_Summer_2023.pdf|Summer 2023]]</b><br>
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*The upcoming Official Languages Regulations Re-Application Exercise
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*Royal Assent of Bill C-13
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*Update: CBC requirement for bilingual supervisory positions
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*End of second language evaluation temporary measure 3 for reading comprehension and written expression
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*System for Official Languages Obligations
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*Substantive equality in the context of communications and services with the public
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*Check out the Guidelines for inclusive writing!
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*Official Languages Day: Save the date!
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*Conference of Official Languages Champions
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*Subscribe to the Human Resources Council Newsletter
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*Contacting the Official Languages Centre of Excellence
 
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In preparation for the discussion, you may wish to consult <b>[https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=26163 the Directive]</b> and <b>[[Media:Summary table – discussion topics and questions.pdf | this document on the discussion topics and questions]]</b>, which will help familiarize yourself with the items that we will be consulting you on (e.g. how the provision on schools will be applied, how rules regarding consultations with communities served by multiple offices providing the same services should unfold, what improvements may be made to Burolis etc.).<br>  
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/7/74/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_April_2023.pdf April 2023]</b><br>
<b>[[Media:The Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations and the Official Languages Regulations Re-Application Exercise.pdf | Found here]]</b> for your reference is a copy of the presentation that went with the training on the Regulations and the OLRRE.<br>
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*New resource page on the Regulations
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*Non-imperative appointments and deployments: updates and reminders
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*New online self-study platform to learn English as a second language or French as a second language
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*Is my office subject to the Official Languages Regulations?
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*New list of official language minority schools in Canada
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*System for Official Languages Obligations: We need your support!
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*Hybrid meeting facilities
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*Rollout of the Translation Bureau’s GClingua solution continues!
 
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If you were not at the basic training on the Regulations and the OLRRE on October 28, 2020, but are interested in this presentation, contact us at {{em|OL-Regulations-Reglement-LO@tbs-sct.gc.ca}}. We will be arranging a second virtual training session for those who would like to receive it.<br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/2/27/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_February_2023.pdf February 2023]</b><br>
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*System for Official Languages Obligations (SOLO)<br>
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*Help us protect interpreters during your next virtual or hybrid meeting<br>
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*New tool on official languages obligations in transfer payments<br>
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*Next orientation session for Official Languages Champions<br>
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*New National Coordinator of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions<br>
 
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/f/fb/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_December_2022.pdf December 2022]</b><br>
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*2023 Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
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*To use, or not to use, machine translation: that is the question!<br>
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*2022 Student Exit Survey: Official languages results<br>
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*List of official language minority schools in Canada<br>
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*Celebrate in both official languages!<br>
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*Event: Supporting Indigenous Talent<br>
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*Courses: Preparation for second language evaluations<br>
 
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<b><u>Official Languages MS Teams Backgrounds </b></u><br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/1/13/The_OL_Connection_-_September_2022.pdf September 2022]</b><br>  
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*Amendments to the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations - Communications with and Services to the Public<br>
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*2022-2023 Management Accountability Framework<br>
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*Survey: GC Collaborative Platforms<br>
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*Official Languages Summit<br>
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*Official Languages Day 2022<br>
 
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Would you like to use an official languages-themed background during your next virtual meeting?<br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/4/4b/The_OL_Connection_-_Summer_2022_.pdf Summer 2022]</b><br>
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*The amended Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations<br>
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*Reminder: signature block requirements<br>
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*Explore!Resources for persons responsible for official languages<br>
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*Employment opportunity<br>
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*Podcast: Let’s talk bilingualism!<br>
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*Contact information for the Official Languages Center of Excellence (OLCE)<br>
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*Important dates to add to your calendar<br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/c/cc/The_OL_Connection_-_May_2022.pdf May 2022]</b><br>
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*Changes to temporary measures for second language evaluations: what you should know<br>
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*FAQ on non-imperative staffing<br>
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*Increasing the representation of English-speaking public servants in Quebec<br>
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*Spring cleaning: list of persons responsible for official languages, official languages champions and Section 41 coordinators<br>
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*2022 Conference of Official Languages Champions<br>
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*Training for Executives on Linguistic Insecurity<br>
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages: Thank you!<br>
 
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We have exactly what you need!<br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/e/ee/The_OL_Connection_-_February_2022.pdf February 2022]</b><br>
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
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*Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2019–2020<br>
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*Last call for input on the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations<br>
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*Call out for best practices: official languages related signature block add-ons<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages and Information Session for Official Languages Champions<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages for persons responsible for official languages (PROL)<br>
 
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<br>
We are pleased to offer you a selection of backgrounds, which you can download and use for your meetings on Teams. These backgrounds were created by the Creative Services team in collaboration with the Human Resources and Official Languages Branch of TBS. They were designed as part of the celebrations surrounding Linguistic Duality Day to promote bilingual virtual meetings.<br>
 
 
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If you want to change what appears behind you during a virtual meeting, Teams offers a predetermined selection of backgrounds that you can upload. However, you can also upload a background of your choice.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">ARCHIVES</span><br><br>
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*[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/b/b4/The_OL_Connection_-_December_2021_--_La_connexion_LO_-_Décembre_2021.pdf December 2021]</b><br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - September 2021 -- La connexion LO - Septembre 2021.pdf| September 2021]]<br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - April 2021 -- La connexion LO - avril 2021-Updated-À jour.pdf|April 2021]]<br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - February 2021 -- La connexion LO - février 2021.pdf| February 2021]]<br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - December 2020 - La connexion LO - Décembre 2020.pdf| December 2020]]<br>
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*[[Media:October 2020 - octobre 2020.pdf| October 2020]]<br>
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*[[Media:August 2020-aout 2020 - The OL Connection-La connexion LO.pdf| August 2020]]<br>
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*[[Media:July 2020-Juillet 2020.pdf| July 2020]]<br>
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*[[Media:May 2020-mai 2020.pdf| May 2020]]<br>
 
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<b>[[Media: Generic_OL_Backgrounds_-_Arrière-plans_générique_LO.zip  | Click here]]</b> to access the generic backgrounds that you can use during your MS Teams meetings to promote the use of both official languages, as well as the instructions on how to upload and use the backgrounds in MS Teams.<br>
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<b><u>Did you know?</b></u><br>
 
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There are 2 main types of French spoken in Canada:  Laurentian French and Acadian French. <br>
 
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Canadian French contributed to the creation of a unique language: Michif. The Métis people developed this language, which combines features from French and Indigenous languages, primarily Cree. Michif is unusual in that the nouns are generally derived from French and the verbs are derived, for the most part, from Cree.<br>
 
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<i><u>[https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/blogue-blog/francais-canada-french-eng Source]</i></u><br>
 
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<b><u>October 2020</b></u><br>
 
<b><i>[[Media:October 2020 - octobre 2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
 
<b>Headlines</b><br>
 
2018-2019 Annual Report on Official Languages<br>
 
Bilingual Meetings<br>
 
Bootcamp on Official Languages<br>
 
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<b><u>August 2020</b></u><br>
 
<b><i>[[Media: August 2020-aout 2020 - The OL Connection-La connexion LO.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
 
<b>Headlines</b><br>
 
September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!<br>
 
Consultation: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations<br>
 
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<b><u>July 2020</b></u><br>
 
<b><i>[[Media: July_2020-Juillet_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
 
<b>Headlines</b><br>
 
Toolbox for the Official Languages Maturity Model (OLMM) exercise: <i>do you have tools and best practices to share?</i><br>
 
Guide on official languages and telework <br>
 
Assessment of official languages in the appointment process <br>
 
Contacting the Official Languages Centre of Excellence
 
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<b><u>May 2020</b></u><br>
 
<b><i>[[Media:May_2020-mai_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
 
<b>Headlines</b><br>
 
Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing<br>
 
Expansion of Public Service Commission measures<br>
 
Best Practices on the promotion of English and French<br>
 
A new COVID-19 Pandemic Lexicon <br>
 
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Requirements of Positions

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July 2024

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Supervisory Position Requirements
  • Official Languages Accountability and Reporting Framework
  • Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2022–23
  • New! Changes to the investigation process at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
  • Update on the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise (OLRRE)
  • Language Training Framework
  • New Tool - Bank of pre-translated messages for communications in emergency or crisis situations
  • Protecting interpreters in virtual and hybrid mode
  • Recovery of fees for requests for exclusions on medical grounds



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April 2024

  • Update on the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise
  • Update on supervisory positions requirements
  • Updates from the Public Service Commission
  • New resource page for monitoring and reporting
  • Looking for conference interpreters
  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Spring cleaning: List of official languages contacts


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February 2024

  • Update on the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise
  • Launch of the Annual Official Languages Review Exercise
  • New official languages tool for institutions in the core public administration
  • Glossary: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the

public) Regulations

  • New tools and Hub on language training
  • Federal public servants’ most frequently used languages of work in 2021
  • Official Languages: What you need to know about Section 91 of the Official

Languages Act

  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Workshops offered by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
  • 2023 Student Exit Survey: Official Languages results


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November 2023

  • Launch of the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise
  • Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2021–22
  • 2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results
  • Role and responsibilities of Persons responsible for official languages
  • Standardized (or Generic) Job Descriptions
  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages


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Summer 2023

  • The upcoming Official Languages Regulations Re-Application Exercise
  • Royal Assent of Bill C-13
  • Update: CBC requirement for bilingual supervisory positions
  • End of second language evaluation temporary measure 3 for reading comprehension and written expression
  • System for Official Languages Obligations
  • Substantive equality in the context of communications and services with the public
  • Check out the Guidelines for inclusive writing!
  • Official Languages Day: Save the date!
  • Conference of Official Languages Champions
  • Subscribe to the Human Resources Council Newsletter
  • Contacting the Official Languages Centre of Excellence


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April 2023

  • New resource page on the Regulations
  • Non-imperative appointments and deployments: updates and reminders
  • New online self-study platform to learn English as a second language or French as a second language
  • Is my office subject to the Official Languages Regulations?
  • New list of official language minority schools in Canada
  • System for Official Languages Obligations: We need your support!
  • Hybrid meeting facilities
  • Rollout of the Translation Bureau’s GClingua solution continues!


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February 2023

  • System for Official Languages Obligations (SOLO)
  • Help us protect interpreters during your next virtual or hybrid meeting
  • New tool on official languages obligations in transfer payments
  • Next orientation session for Official Languages Champions
  • New National Coordinator of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions


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December 2022

  • 2023 Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • To use, or not to use, machine translation: that is the question!
  • 2022 Student Exit Survey: Official languages results
  • List of official language minority schools in Canada
  • Celebrate in both official languages!
  • Event: Supporting Indigenous Talent
  • Courses: Preparation for second language evaluations


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September 2022

  • Amendments to the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations - Communications with and Services to the Public
  • 2022-2023 Management Accountability Framework
  • Survey: GC Collaborative Platforms
  • Official Languages Summit
  • Official Languages Day 2022


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Summer 2022

  • The amended Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations
  • Reminder: signature block requirements
  • Explore!Resources for persons responsible for official languages
  • Employment opportunity
  • Podcast: Let’s talk bilingualism!
  • Contact information for the Official Languages Center of Excellence (OLCE)
  • Important dates to add to your calendar


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May 2022

  • Changes to temporary measures for second language evaluations: what you should know
  • FAQ on non-imperative staffing
  • Increasing the representation of English-speaking public servants in Quebec
  • Spring cleaning: list of persons responsible for official languages, official languages champions and Section 41 coordinators
  • 2022 Conference of Official Languages Champions
  • Training for Executives on Linguistic Insecurity
  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages: Thank you!


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February 2022

  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2019–2020
  • Last call for input on the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations
  • Call out for best practices: official languages related signature block add-ons
  • Bootcamp on Official Languages and Information Session for Official Languages Champions
  • Bootcamp on Official Languages for persons responsible for official languages (PROL)



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