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<b><u>September 10 is Linguistic Duality Day!</u> #JDL2020LDD</b><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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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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<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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<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><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>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/4/4b/The_OL_Connection_-_Summer_2022_.pdf Summer 2022]</b><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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<b><u>Consultation Corner</b></u><br>
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*Reminder: signature block requirements<br>
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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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*Explore!Resources for persons responsible for official languages<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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*Employment opportunity<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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*Podcast: Let’s talk bilingualism!<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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*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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We look forward to discussing this initiative with you at the August 26, 2020, virtual meeting on official languages. <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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<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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<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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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*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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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*Bilingual Meetings<br>
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*Bootcamp on Official Languages<br>
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[[File:News.png|200px|left|alt=Intro icon]]
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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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<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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<b><i>[[Media: July_2020-Juillet_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
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*Guide on official languages and telework <br>
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<b>Headlines</b><br>
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*Assessment of official languages in the appointment process <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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*Contacting the Official Languages Centre of Excellence
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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><i>[[Media:May_2020-mai_2020.pdf|View this publication in PDF.]]</b></i><br>
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<b>[[Media:May 2020-mai 2020.pdf| May 2020]]</b><br>  
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<b>Headlines</b><br>
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*Guide to Non-Imperative Staffing<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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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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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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Revision as of 10:19, 22 September 2022


The OL Connection

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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


Intro icon

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


Intro icon

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


Intro icon

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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