Supporting the Vitality
of Canada's Minority
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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.
Le ministre affirme que C.H. confond ses droits linguistiques avec son droit à un procès équitable. Il indique que ce sont deux concepts distincts, comme l’a confirmé le juge Bastarache dans l’arrêt R. c. Beaulac, [1999] 1 R.C.S. 768, où il a fait les remarques suivantes […]. (para 23) The Minister suggests that C.H. is confusing his language rights with his rights to a fair trial. The Minister points out that these are two distinct concepts as confirmed by Justice Bastarache in R. v. Beaulac [1999] 1 S.C.R. 768, wherein he commented at paragraph 41 and 47 as follows […]. (para 23)
En l’espèce, un procès en anglais a été accordé à C.H. Celui-ci sera capable de comprendre toutes les procédures et de témoigner en anglais. L’avocate de C.H. est parfaitement bilingue, et V.T. aussi. C.H. comprendra les procédures du procès et sera compris par la Cour. Les droits de C.H. à un procès équitable ne sont pas compromis. (para 24) In this case, C.H. has been accorded an English trial. C.H. will be able to understand all of the proceedings and to testify in the English language. C.H.’s lawyer is fully bilingual as is V.T. C.H. will understand the trial proceedings and will be understood by the Court. C.H.’s rights to a fair trial have not been compromised. (para 24)

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