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Community of Official Languages Home References Tools Events PROL Corner Newsletter Contact us FRANÇAIS What's new? The OL Connection May 2025 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 will be required to meet a superior level of second official language proficiency. Collection of Institutional Best Practices for Establishing Language Requirements of Positions 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. Glossary on Section 91 of the Official Languages Act – Language Requirements of Positions This glossary is a collection of common terms related to the implementation of Section 91 of the Official Languages Act. Quiz: How well do you know Section 91 of the Official Languages Act? This informative and engaging quiz can be used by persons responsible for official languages to strengthen institutional awareness of Section 91 of the Official Languages Act.