Official Languages Policy Suite


Policy Instruments

Official Languages Act

The Official Languages Act declares English and French the official languages of Canada.

Policy on Official Languages

The Policy on Official Languages describes how to implement the OLA.

Official Languages Regulations

The Regulations explain in detail how to implement Part IV of the OLA.

Directive on Official Languages for Communications and Services

This Directive provides instructions on how to implement Part IV of the OLA.

Directive on Official Languages for People Management

This Directive provides details on how to implement Part V for the OLA.