Difference between revisions of "Community of Official Languages"

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Community of Official Languages

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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.

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-====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/0/0d/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_May_2025.pdf The OL Connection]====
+====[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/9/96/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_July_2025.pdf The OL Connection]====
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+'''<span style='color:#3095B4;'>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/d/d0/June_2025_-_FAQ_Section_36.pdf Implementation of Section 36: FAQ **NEW**]</span>'''
+: 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.
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 '''<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>'''
-: 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 [https://canada-preview.adobecqms.net/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/values-ethics/official-languages/workplace/minimum-second-language-proficiency-requirements-bilingual-positions.html a superior level of second official language proficiency.]
+: 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.]
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-'''<span style='color:#3095B4;'>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/b/bd/Best_Practices_art_91_EN-_juin_2024-_final.pdf Collection of Institutional Best Practices for Establishing Language Requirements of Positions]</span>'''
-: Contains concrete examples of best practices adopted by various federal institutions that can serve as inspiration and be applied or adapted within the mandate of other institutions.