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<b>Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing</b> (Published May 20, 2020)<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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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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<li>[[Community_of_Official_Languages/Newsletter|Newsletter]]</li>
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<b>Expansion of Public Service Commission measures</b> (Published May 20, 2020)<br>
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Are you a public servant? Want to join our mailing list? Email us at {{em|OLCEInformationCELO@tbs-sct.gc.ca}}.
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Due to COVID-19, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has reviewed and expanded the Second Language Evaluation (SLE) measures in place to ensure that departments and agencies can meet their staffing needs for all positions. You will find the information here. <br>
 
 
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<b>Who should you contact?</b><br>
 
 
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Do you have questions about these new measures?<br>
 
 
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Consult the PSC's recently published inventory of questions and answers or contact your PSC Staffing Support Advisor (SSA). To find out who your Staffing Support Advisor is, please consult this <span style="color:#3095B4;">[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/information-human-resources-specialists.html list.]</span><br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/1/13/The_OL_Connection_-_September_2022.pdf September 2022]</b><br>
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*Amendments to the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations - Communications with and Services to the Public<br>
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*2022-2023 Management Accountability Framework<br>
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*Survey: GC Collaborative Platforms<br>
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*Official Languages Summit<br>
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*Official Languages Day 2022<br>
 
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/4/4b/The_OL_Connection_-_Summer_2022_.pdf Summer 2022]</b><br>
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<b>Best Practices on the promotion of English and French</b> (Published on May 20, 2020)<br>
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*The amended Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations<br>
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*Reminder: signature block requirements<br>
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*Explore!Resources for persons responsible for official languages<br>
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*Employment opportunity<br>
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*Podcast: Let’s talk bilingualism!<br>
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*Contact information for the Official Languages Center of Excellence (OLCE)<br>
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*Important dates to add to your calendar<br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/c/cc/The_OL_Connection_-_May_2022.pdf May 2022]</b><br>
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*Changes to temporary measures for second language evaluations: what you should know<br>
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*FAQ on non-imperative staffing<br>
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*Increasing the representation of English-speaking public servants in Quebec<br>
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*Spring cleaning: list of persons responsible for official languages, official languages champions and Section 41 coordinators<br>
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*2022 Conference of Official Languages Champions<br>
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*Training for Executives on Linguistic Insecurity<br>
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages: Thank you!<br>
 
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Looking for best practices to promote English and French?<br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/e/ee/The_OL_Connection_-_February_2022.pdf February 2022]</b><br>
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
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*Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2019–2020<br>
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*Last call for input on the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations<br>
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*Call out for best practices: official languages related signature block add-ons<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages and Information Session for Official Languages Champions<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages for persons responsible for official languages (PROL)<br>
 
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Canadian Heritage has prepared a compendium of best practices drawn from the Official Languages Reviews (Part VII) of several federal institutions. The examples deal specifically with the promotion of English and French in Canadian society.
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You will find the compendium here. <br>
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<b>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/b/b4/The_OL_Connection_-_December_2021_--_La_connexion_LO_-_Décembre_2021.pdf December 2021]</b><br>
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*Regulations 101 and OLRRE: training sessions on December 7th and 9th <br>
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*Calling all innovators! Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
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*Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations - Formal Consultations<br>
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*PSES 2020-21: Use of Official Languages<br>
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*Decision Tree for Staffing Executive Positions<br>
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*FAQs: Amendment to the Directive on Official Languages for People Management <br>
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*Training for Leaders <br>
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*Season's Greetings<br>
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If you have any best practices for the promotion of both official languages that emerged during the pandemic, we invite you to share them with Portal41/Gateway41 at {{em|pch.portail41-gateway41.pch@canada.ca}}.<br>
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<b>[[Media:The_OL_Connection_-_September_2021_--_La_connexion_LO_-_Septembre_2021.pdf‎| September 2021]]</b><br>
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These circumstances may give rise to good innovative measures that deserve to be known and shared within official languages networks or included in a future edition of this collection of best practices.<br>
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*Launch of the new System for Official Languages Obligations (SOLO)<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages<br>
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*Administrative measures<br>
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*Guidance: Language of Work Rights while Teleworking<br>
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*Formal consultations regarding the amendments to the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations<br>
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*Linguistic Duality: A Symbol of Inclusion at the Heart of Canadian Values <br>
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*Conference of Official Languages Champions: Summary<br>
 
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<b>A new COVID-19 Pandemic Lexicon</b> (Published May 20, 2020)<br>
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<b>[[Media:The OL Connection - April 2021 -- La connexion LO - avril 2021-Updated-À jour.pdf‎|April 2021]]</b><br>
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*Amendment to the Directive on Official Languages for People Management<br>
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*Extended: Temporary Second Language Evaluation Measures<br>
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*Guide for Drafting Memoranda to Cabinet — Official Languages Impact Analysis<br>
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*English and French: Towards a substantive equality of official languages in Canada<br>
 
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To support the federal government in its communications on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Translation Bureau at Public Services and Procurement Canada has developed a standardized bilingual glossary based on online scientific articles and newspapers as well as Canadian government and World Health Organization documents. The COVID-19 Pandemic Glossary clarifies basic concepts in both official languages and will enable clear communications with the general population. <br>
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<b>[[Media:The OL Connection - February 2021 -- La connexion LO - février 2021.pdf| February 2021]]</b><br>
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*Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
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*Communications between regions: understanding your rights and responsibilities<br>
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*Automated IT prompts on OL rights and obligations<br>
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*Last call: Bootcamp on official languages<br>
 
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The glossary is available online, and its content has been added to TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic database. The Translation Bureau will monitor the media and update the glossary as terminology evolves. <br>
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<b>[[Media:The OL Connection - December 2020 - La connexion LO - Décembre 2020.pdf| December 2020]]</b><br>
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*2021 Best Practices Forum on Official Languages<br>
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*Preparation for the consultation on the Directive on the implementation of Official Languages Regulations<br>
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*Official Languages MS Teams Backgrounds<br>
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*Bilingual Meeting Invitation Template for MS Teams<br>
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<b>Upcoming Events</b> (Published May 20, 2020)<br>
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<b>[[Media:October 2020 - octobre 2020.pdf| October 2020]]</b><br>  
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*2018-2019 Annual Report on Official Languages<br>
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The Departmental Advisory Committee on Official Languages (DACOL) will be meeting virtually on May 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br>
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*Bilingual Meetings<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages<br>
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The Crown Corporation Advisory Committee on Official Languages (CCACOL) will be meeting on May 29, 2020 from 1:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m.<br>
 
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Invitations have been sent to members and include teleconferencing information and the Slido event code.<br>
 
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Is there an issue you would like to raise? E-mail our team at {{em:|OLCEInformationCELO@tbs-sct.gc.ca}} with your questions or comments.<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>[[Media:August 2020-aout 2020 - The OL Connection-La connexion LO.pdf| August 2020]]</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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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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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>[[Media:July 2020-Juillet 2020.pdf| July 2020]]</b><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>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>[[Media:May 2020-mai 2020.pdf| May 2020]]</b><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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*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

SUBSCRIBE

Are you a public servant? Want to join our mailing list? Email us at OLCEInformationCELO@tbs-sct.gc.ca.


Intro icon

September 2022

  • Amendments to the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations - Communications with and Services to the Public
  • 2022-2023 Management Accountability Framework
  • Survey: GC Collaborative Platforms
  • Official Languages Summit
  • Official Languages Day 2022


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Summer 2022

  • The amended Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations
  • Reminder: signature block requirements
  • Explore!Resources for persons responsible for official languages
  • Employment opportunity
  • Podcast: Let’s talk bilingualism!
  • Contact information for the Official Languages Center of Excellence (OLCE)
  • Important dates to add to your calendar


Intro icon

May 2022

  • Changes to temporary measures for second language evaluations: what you should know
  • FAQ on non-imperative staffing
  • Increasing the representation of English-speaking public servants in Quebec
  • Spring cleaning: list of persons responsible for official languages, official languages champions and Section 41 coordinators
  • 2022 Conference of Official Languages Champions
  • Training for Executives on Linguistic Insecurity
  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages: Thank you!


Intro icon

February 2022

  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Tabling of the Annual Report on Official Languages 2019–2020
  • Last call for input on the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations
  • Call out for best practices: official languages related signature block add-ons
  • Bootcamp on Official Languages and Information Session for Official Languages Champions
  • Bootcamp on Official Languages for persons responsible for official languages (PROL)


Intro icon

December 2021

  • Regulations 101 and OLRRE: training sessions on December 7th and 9th
  • Calling all innovators! Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations - Formal Consultations
  • PSES 2020-21: Use of Official Languages
  • Decision Tree for Staffing Executive Positions
  • FAQs: Amendment to the Directive on Official Languages for People Management
  • Training for Leaders
  • Season's Greetings


Intro icon

September 2021

  • Launch of the new System for Official Languages Obligations (SOLO)
  • Bootcamp on Official Languages
  • Administrative measures
  • Guidance: Language of Work Rights while Teleworking
  • Formal consultations regarding the amendments to the Directive on the Implementation of the Official Languages Regulations
  • Linguistic Duality: A Symbol of Inclusion at the Heart of Canadian Values
  • Conference of Official Languages Champions: Summary


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April 2021

  • Amendment to the Directive on Official Languages for People Management
  • Extended: Temporary Second Language Evaluation Measures
  • Guide for Drafting Memoranda to Cabinet — Official Languages Impact Analysis
  • English and French: Towards a substantive equality of official languages in Canada


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February 2021

  • Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Communications between regions: understanding your rights and responsibilities
  • Automated IT prompts on OL rights and obligations
  • Last call: Bootcamp on official languages


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December 2020

  • 2021 Best Practices Forum on Official Languages
  • Preparation for the consultation on the Directive on the implementation of Official Languages Regulations
  • Official Languages MS Teams Backgrounds
  • Bilingual Meeting Invitation Template for MS Teams


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October 2020

  • 2018-2019 Annual Report on Official Languages
  • Bilingual Meetings
  • Bootcamp on Official Languages


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August 2020

  • September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!
  • Consultation: Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations




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July 2020

  • 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


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May 2020

  • 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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