Difference between revisions of "Community of Official Languages"

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Community of Official Languages

FRANÇAIS

What's new?

The OL Connection

October 2025

Official Languages Symposium

November 17 to 21
Theme: Artificial Intelligence in Support of Official Languages
Official Languages Symposium GCwiki page

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/9/94/EN_-_The_OL_Connection_-_October_2025.pdf The OL Connection]====
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+: October 2025
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-<big>From February 6 to 10, 2023, take part in the Best Practices Forum on Official Languages! <br>
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-The flagship event on February 7th will bring together speakers from the public service and private sector to discuss measures to address the challenges faced by equity-seeking groups and to support their career progression. With different objectives in mind, these individuals will share their experiences and talk about how they are helping to change the narrative on diversity, inclusion and official languages. Participants will learn how official languages can be used to promote bilingualism, diversity and inclusion in Canada.<br><br>
-[https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=INC1-E26&cm_locale=en '''Register now!''']<br>
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-[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Best_Practices_Forum_on_Official_Languages '''Visit the Forum's website here for more information.''']
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+[[File:Leafs 250x250px.png|120px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
+==== Official Languages Symposium ====
+*November 17 to 21
+*Theme: Artificial Intelligence in Support of Official Languages
+*[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Symposium_OL_2025 Official Languages Symposium GCwiki page]
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+[[File:Tool2.png|120px|left|alt=Tools icon]]
+'''<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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+[[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>'''
+: 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.]