Difference between revisions of "Community of Official Languages"

Latest revision as of 10:35, 27 August 2025

Community of Official Languages

FRANÇAIS

What's new?

The OL Connection

July 2025

Implementation of Section 36: FAQ **NEW**

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the application of the new provision under section 36 of the modernized Official Languages Act which, starting June 20, 2025, gives all federal employees in bilingual regions the right to be supervised in the official language of their choice, regardless of the linguistic identification of their position.

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

As of June 20, 2025, new appointments made to bilingual supervisory positions that involve the supervision of employees in bilingual regions are required to meet a superior level of second official language proficiency.

@@ Line 94: / Line 94: @@
 <li>[[Community_of_Official_Languages/PROL_Corner|PROL Corner]]</li>
 <li>[[Community_of_Official_Languages/Newsletter|Newsletter]]</li>
-<li>[[Community_of_Official_Languages/Contact|Contact us]]</li>
+<li>[[Community_of_Official_Languages/Contact|OLCE]]</li>
 </ul>
@@ Line 110: / Line 110: @@
 <br>
   [[File:News.png|120px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
-====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/f/f9/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_July_2024.pdf The OL Connection]====
+====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/9/96/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_July_2025.pdf The OL Connection]====
-: July 2024
+: July 2025
 <br>
-<br>
-[[File:Tool2.png|120px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
-=====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Community_of_Official_Languages/Tools/Communications_and_services/Emergency_mesures Official languages in emergency or crisis situations]=====
-: This bank of pre-translated messages on recurring topics was developed to assist federal institutions in respecting their official languages obligations during emergency or crisis situations.
-Institutions can adapt these messages to meet their needs or take inspiration from them to develop their own messaging.
 <br>
-<br>
+[[File:Tool2.png|120px|left|alt=Tools icon]]
-[[File:Lightbulb.png|120px|left|alt=Intro icon lightbulb]]
+'''<span style='color:#3095B4;'>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/d/d0/June_2025_-_FAQ_Section_36.pdf Implementation of Section 36: FAQ **NEW**]</span>'''
-=====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/0/0d/May_2024_-_FAQ_on_CBC.pdf Linguistic requirements for bilingual supervisory positions in bilingual regions]=====
+: This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the application of the new provision under section 36 of the modernized Official Languages Act which, starting June 20, 2025, gives all federal employees in bilingual regions the right to be supervised in the official language of their choice, regardless of the linguistic identification of their position.
 <br>
 <br>
-[[File:Tool2.png|120px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
+[[File:Tool2.png|120px|left|alt=Tools icon]]
+'''<span style='color:#3095B4;'>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Community_of_Official_Languages/Linguistic_requirements_supervisors Second-Language Requirements for Bilingual Supervisory Positions (CBC Initiative)**NEW**]</span>'''
-====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Community_of_Official_Languages/Tools/OLRegs Toolbox: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations]====
-: This evolving resource provides all the tools required to better understand the Regulations and to ensure that the Official Languages Regulations Re-Application Exercise is carried out successfully.
+: As of June 20, 2025, new appointments made to bilingual supervisory positions that involve the supervision of employees in bilingual regions are required to meet [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/values-ethics/official-languages/workplace.html a superior level of second official language proficiency.]