Supporting the Vitality
of Canada's Minority
Language Communities.

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The International Observatory on Language Rights

The International Observatory on Language Rights aims, on the one hand, to promote the vitality of minority language communities in Canada by urging these communities to take part in the development of their rights and, on the other hand, to acquaint other countries with the Canadian experience by sharing with them how Canada has dealt with its official languages problems. Conversely, the Observatory hopes to help Canadians gain better insight into the linguistic situation in other countries, thereby providing an opportunity to learn from their experience, and offering different problem-solving avenues.

Manitoba Looks to New Brunswick for Inspiration

Driven by its Premier Wab Kinew — the first Indigenous person to hold the position and a trilingual speaker (French, English, and Ojibwe) — Manitoba is reviving the debate on official bilingualism, expressing its intention to follow the example of New Brunswick, the only officially bilingual province in Canada.

Although the process is complex, it has sparked enthusiasm among the government and francophone associations. Citizens and political leaders from various backgrounds also appear open to the idea. Discussions and consultations are ongoing.

See: 

Wab Kinew veut faire du Manitoba une province bilingue « comme le Nouveau-Brunswick » | Radio-Canada

Vidéo : Un statut officiellement bilingue pour le Manitoba ? | Radio-Canada

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