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DEMYSTIFYING OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

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The purpose of this vignette is to clarify and explain certain concepts, articles, mechanisms and roles related to official languages. In this first issue, we suggest ~~that you compare~~ the roles and responsibilities of the key actors who have a role to play in matters of official languages in federal institutions – namely, the Persons Responsible for Official Languages (PROLs), the Coordinators responsible for the implementation of section 41 of the ''Official Languages Act'', and the Official Languages Champions.

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The purpose of this vignette is to clarify and explain certain concepts, articles, mechanisms and roles related to official languages. In this first issue, we suggest comparing the roles and responsibilities of the key actors who have a role to play in matters of official languages in federal institutions – namely, the Persons Responsible for Official Languages (PROLs), the Coordinators responsible for the implementation of section 41 of the ''Official Languages Act'', and the Official Languages Champions.

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The Coordinators responsible for the implementation of section 41 of Part VII (Advancement of English and French) of the ''Official Languages Act'' are mandated to apply the measures designed to enhance the vitality of official language minority communities, to support their development and to promote the full recognition and use of English and French in Canada.

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The Coordinators responsible for the implementation of section 41 of Part VII (Advancement of English and French) of the ''Official Languages Act'' are mandated to apply the measures designed to enhance the vitality of official language minority communities (OLMC), to support their development and to promote the full recognition and use of English and French in Canada.

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Their work leads them to increase employees’ awareness of the needs of ~~official language minority communities~~, including consulting community organizations and proposing positive measures, in the context of the development or renewal of policies, programs and services. They are also responsible for coordinating and preparing the report on Part VII of the ''Official Languages Act'' for Canadian Heritage.

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Their work leads them to increase employees’ awareness of the needs of OLMCs, including consulting community organizations and proposing positive measures, in the context of the development or renewal of policies, programs and services. They are also responsible for coordinating and preparing the report on Part VII of the ''Official Languages Act'' for Canadian Heritage.

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The [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=26160 '''Policy on Official Languages'''] specifies that the role of Official Languages Champions is to “support[s] the deputy head in developing an integrated vision for the official languages program within the institution, … promote official languages, and … aim to have official languages considered in all its decision-making processes.”

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The [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=26160 '''Policy on Official Languages'''] specifies that the role of Official Languages Champions is to “support[s] the deputy head in developing an integrated vision for the official languages program within the institution, […] promote official languages, and […] aim to have official languages considered in all its decision-making processes.”

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Their role involves, among other things, showing leadership, exercising influence, listening to the issues raised by the PROLs and section 41 Coordinators, providing advice, as well as supporting the Deputy Head and the Senior Executives* responsible for the implementation of the institution’s commitments and obligations under the ''Official Languages Act.''

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Their role involves, among other things, showing leadership, exercising influence, listening to the issues raised by the PROLs and section 41 Coordinators, providing advice, as well as supporting the Deputy Head and the Senior Executives* responsible for the implementation of the institution’s commitments and obligations under the ''Official Languages Act.'' The Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions recommends that the champion sit on their institution’s Executive Committee.

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The Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions recommends that the champion sit on their institution’s Executive Committee, but that they do not report to anyone nor have any specific responsibility related to the application of official languages acts and policies.

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The Champions can count on the support of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions.

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~~<~~span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"~~>~~The Champions can count on the support of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions.

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To learn more about the role of champions, visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/values/council-network-official-languages-champions/official-languages-governance/role-responsibilities-official-languages-champions.html '''Dare! Osez!'''] site or check out this [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/tbs-sct/documents/values-and-ethics/official-languages/cnolc-crclo/tools_infographic_role_eng.pdf '''infographic document'''].

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GOVERNANCE

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Many institutions have an official languages committee or network to which these actors belong and whose mandate is to discuss official languages matters and issues within the institution.The [[:en:Best_Practices_Forum_on_Official_Languages|'''Best Practices Forum on Official Languages''']], the annual flagship event of the official languages community, is also an opportunity for the PROLs, the section 41 Coordinators and the Official Languages Champions from all federal institutions to get together, to talk about current issues and to share best practices. Now presented virtually, the Forum is open to all federal employees.

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Many institutions have an official languages committee or network to which these actors belong and whose mandate is to discuss official languages matters and issues within the institution.

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The [[:en:Best_Practices_Forum_on_Official_Languages|'''Best Practices Forum on Official Languages''']], the annual flagship event of the official languages community, is also an opportunity for the PROLs, the section 41 Coordinators and the Official Languages Champions from all federal institutions to get together, to talk about current issues and to share best practices. Now presented virtually, the Forum is open to all federal employees.

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|Implementation of Parts IV, V, and VI and section 91 of the OLA.

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|Implementation of Parts IV, V and VI and section 91 of the OLA.

|Implementation of Part VII of the OLA.

|Senior Executives whose branch is responsible for the application of OLA and to whom the PROLs and Coordinators report.

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In closing, the roles of the key players responsible for official languages are complementary and their functions may vary from one institution to another. Moreover, some individuals may be called upon to play more than one role, depending on the institutions.

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~~Would you like~~ to ~~learn~~ more ~~about the~~ role ~~of champions? Visit~~ the ~~[https://osez-dare.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1397663002926/1397663259079 '''Dare! Osez!'''] site or check out this [https://osez-dare.aadnc-aandc.gc~~.~~ca/eng/1571511564091/1571511721602 '''infographic document''']!~~

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In closing, the roles of the key players responsible for official languages are complementary and their functions may vary from one institution to another. Moreover, some individuals may be called upon to play more than one role, depending on the institutions.

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