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<b><u>2018-2019 Annual Report on Official Languages</u></b><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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/f/f9/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_July_2024.pdf July 2024]</b><br>
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*Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Supervisory Position Requirements
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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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<br>
<b><u>Armchair discussion</b></u><br>
 
To celebrate Linguistic Duality Day, the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions and the Canada School of Public Service are hosting a virtual talk: Official Languages in the Era of Telework. During this webcast, we will explore the challenges that this shift raises in terms of linguistic duality and discuss the opportunities it offers institutions to support English and French. <br>
 
Register now on the Canada School of Public Service [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/offic-lang-telework/index-eng.aspx website] or at {{em|csps.learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage. efpc@canada.ca}}. <br>
 
 
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<b><u>Promotional material</b></u><br>
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The Council of the Network of Official Language Champions collaborated with the Language Portal of Canada to develop bold visuals (like the header above!) that you can use in your organization’s communications and events to celebrate Linguistic Duality Day. You can find the material in this [[Media: Visual-Visuel.zip | folder.]] <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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<b><u>Activities to celebrate Linguistic Duality Day</b></u><br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
Short on ideas for celebrating Linguistic Duality Day in your institution? Why not try some of the ideas below? <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
<li>Recruit speakers and organize a videoconference on official languages</li>
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*Launch of the Annual Official Languages Review Exercise
<li>Organize a second-language dictation contest (your Deputy Minister could read the text to write down!)</li>
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*New official languages tool for institutions in the core public administration
<li>Interview your institution’s employees as part of a vox pop on linguistic duality</li>
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*Glossary: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the
<li>Ask your champion to write a message or blog post; or invite him/her to participate in a virtual interview</li>
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public) Regulations
<li>Give an award to employees who have distinguished themselves in the promotion or use of English or French</li>
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*New tools and Hub on language training
<li>Develop a quiz on the history of your institution or publicize the one the Commissioner of Official Languages will release in September</li>
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*Federal public servants’ most frequently used languages of work in 2021
<li>Include games from the [https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/jeu-quiz/index-eng Language Portal of Canada] in your institution’s celebration program</li>
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*Official Languages: What you need to know about Section 91 of the Official
<li>Promote the virtual talk Official Languages in the Era of Telework</li>
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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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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<b><u>How is your organization celebrating?</b></u><br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
Let us know in the discussion thread on the Community of Official Languages [https://gccollab.ca/splash/ GCcollab] page and on Twitter using the tag #JDL2020LDD! <br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/7/74/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_April_2023.pdf April 2023]</b><br>
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*New resource page on the Regulations
<b><u>Consultation Corner</b></u><br>
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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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<b><i>Did you know that the [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-92-48/index.html Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations] specifies two scenarios that oblige federal institutions to consult with official language minority communities? </b></i>< <br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
Following-up on our request for testimonials sent on August 4, the Official Languages Centre of Excellence is looking for feedback from federal institutions that have consulted with language minority communities in the last 10 years. This information-gathering initiative will help the Regulations team to develop tools that will make it easier and more efficient for you to conduct such consultations in the future. <br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/2/27/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_February_2023.pdf February 2023]</b><br>  
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Community_of_Official_Languages/Consultation_Corner Click here] to learn more about the circumstances that require an institution to consult. <br>
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*System for Official Languages Obligations (SOLO)<br>  
Have something to share? [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YZ9NVGM Please take a few moments to complete our survey and tell us about your experience!]
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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>
We look forward to discussing this initiative with you at the August 26, 2020, virtual meeting on official languages. <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>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<b><i>[[Media:Newsletter_-_August_2020_--_Infolettre_-_aout_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>  
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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>
 
<br>
 
<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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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/e/ee/The_OL_Connection_-_February_2022.pdf February 2022]</b><br>  
<b><u>August 2020</b></u><br>
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
<b><i>[[Media: August 2020-aout 2020 - The OL Connection-La connexion LO.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>  
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*Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2019–2020<br>
<b>Headlines</b><br>
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*Last call for input on the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations<br>
September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!<br>
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*Call out for best practices: official languages related signature block add-ons<br>
Consultation: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations<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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<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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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">ARCHIVES</span><br><br>
<b><u>May 2020</b></u><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>  
<b><i>[[Media:May_2020-mai_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>  
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - September 2021 -- La connexion LO - Septembre 2021.pdf| September 2021]]<br>
<b>Headlines</b><br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - April 2021 -- La connexion LO - avril 2021-Updated-À jour.pdf|April 2021]]<br>
Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing<br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - February 2021 -- La connexion LO - février 2021.pdf| February 2021]]<br>
Expansion of Public Service Commission measures<br>
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*[[Media:The OL Connection - December 2020 - La connexion LO - Décembre 2020.pdf| December 2020]]<br>
Best Practices on the promotion of English and French<br>
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*[[Media:October 2020 - octobre 2020.pdf| October 2020]]<br>
A new COVID-19 Pandemic Lexicon <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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September 2024 Special Edition

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July 2024

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  • 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!
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  • 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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