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<b>Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing</b> (Published May 20, 2020)<br>
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<b><u>September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!</u> #JDL2020LDD</b><br>
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<b><u>Armchair discussion</b></u><br>
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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>
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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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Non-imperative staffing is a staffing procedure for a bilingual position that allows the consideration of applicants who meet all the essential qualifications except the required language skills. <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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Need more details on when to use this staffing procedure and its requirements? Click on this [[Media:Non-Imperative_Staffing_Tool.docx|link.]]<br>
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<b><u>Activities to celebrate Linguistic Duality Day</b></u><br>
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Short on ideas for celebrating Linguistic Duality Day in your institution? Why not try some of the ideas below? <br>
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<li>Organize a second-language dictation contest (your Deputy Minister could read the text to write down!)</li>
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<li>Interview your institution’s employees as part of a vox pop on linguistic duality</li>
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<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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<li>Give an award to employees who have distinguished themselves in the promotion or use of English or French</li>
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<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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<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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<li>Promote the virtual talk Official Languages in the Era of Telework</li>
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<b><u>How is your organization celebrating?</b></u><br>
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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><u>Consultation Corner</b></u><br>
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:<b>Update from the Official Languages Centre of Excellence</b> (Published March 30, 2020 at 1:00pm)<br>  
 
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This exceptional situation brought on by the global pandemic presents challenges at all levels, including in the world of official languages. The various measures taken here and there to counter this scourge may have an impact on your work as the person responsible for official languages. For example, the Public Service Commission's decision to allow assessing second language proficiency are only available for term appointments to bilingual positions that are related to the COVID-19 situation or to ensure the effective functioning of the Government of Canada.
 
 
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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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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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[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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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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We look forward to discussing this initiative with you at the August 26, 2020, virtual meeting on official languages. <br>
 
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Please be advised that we are aware of the difficulties that the current situation may bring and are always available to respond to any concerns that may arise.  The Official Languages Centre of Excellence (OLCE) team is working to explore options to address the various challenges that could arise from the measures related to the COVID-19 crisis.
 
 
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<b><i>[[Media:Newsletter_-_August_2020_--_Infolettre_-_aout_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
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At this time, if you have other specific issues that require our assistance in a rapid manner, we invite you to contact Marie Madeleine Chourouba at mariemadeleine.chourouba@tbs-sct.gc.ca, including OLCEInformationCELO@tbs-sct.gc.ca on your correspondence. She will ensure, with the help of the members of the OLCE, to respond to you as soon as possible.
 
 
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<b><u>August 2020</b></u><br>
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<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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<b>Headlines</b><br>
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September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!<br>
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Consultation: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations<br>
 
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Let us support you during this situation which effects us all.  Take care of you and your loved ones.
 
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:<b>PSC’s New Measures to Provide Flexibility in Relation to Assessment of Second Language</b> (Published March 31, 2020 at 4:40pm)<br>
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<b><u>July 2020</b></u><br>
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We invite persons responsible for official languages (PROL) and human resources advisors to consult the Public Service Commissions’s Q&A at the following link:
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<b><i>[[Media: July_2020-Juillet_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
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Toolbox for the Official Languages Maturity Model (OLMM) exercise: <i>do you have tools and best practices to share?</i><br>
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Guide on official languages and telework <br>
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Assessment of official languages in the appointment process <br>
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Contacting the Official Languages Centre of Excellence
 
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<b><u>May 2020</b></u><br>
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<b><i>[[Media:May_2020-mai_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
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<b>Headlines</b><br>
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Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing<br>
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Expansion of Public Service Commission measures<br>
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Best Practices on the promotion of English and French<br>
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A new COVID-19 Pandemic Lexicon <br>
 
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The OL Connection: August 2020

3.LDD-2020-Web-banner EN.PNG

September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day! #JDL2020LDD

Armchair discussion
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.
Register now on the Canada School of Public Service website or at efpc@canada.ca csps.learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage. efpc@canada.ca.

Promotional material
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 folder.

Activities to celebrate Linguistic Duality Day
Short on ideas for celebrating Linguistic Duality Day in your institution? Why not try some of the ideas below?

  • Recruit speakers and organize a videoconference on official languages
  • Organize a second-language dictation contest (your Deputy Minister could read the text to write down!)
  • Interview your institution’s employees as part of a vox pop on linguistic duality
  • Ask your champion to write a message or blog post; or invite him/her to participate in a virtual interview
  • Give an award to employees who have distinguished themselves in the promotion or use of English or French
  • Develop a quiz on the history of your institution or publicize the one the Commissioner of Official Languages will release in September
  • Include games from the Language Portal of Canada in your institution’s celebration program
  • Promote the virtual talk Official Languages in the Era of Telework


How is your organization celebrating?
Let us know in the discussion thread on the Community of Official Languages GCcollab page and on Twitter using the tag #JDL2020LDD!

Consultation Corner

Did you know that the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations specifies two scenarios that oblige federal institutions to consult with official language minority communities? <
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.
Click here to learn more about the circumstances that require an institution to consult.
Have something to share? Please take a few moments to complete our survey and tell us about your experience!
We look forward to discussing this initiative with you at the August 26, 2020, virtual meeting on official languages.


View this publication in PDF.



The OL Connection – Past Editions

August 2020
View this publication in PDF.
Headlines
September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!
Consultation: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations

July 2020
View this publication in PDF.
Headlines
Toolbox for the Official Languages Maturity Model (OLMM) exercise: do you have tools and best practices to share?
Guide on official languages and telework
Assessment of official languages in the appointment process
Contacting the Official Languages Centre of Excellence

May 2020
View this publication in PDF.
Headlines
Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing
Expansion of Public Service Commission measures
Best Practices on the promotion of English and French
A new COVID-19 Pandemic Lexicon

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