An Act for the advancement of the aboriginal languages of Canada and to recognize and respect aboriginal language rights = Loi visant la promotion des langues autochtones du Canada ainsi que la reconnaissance...: YB421-212/1-PDF

This enactment recognizes the right of the aboriginal peoples of Canada to use, preserve, revitalize and promote their languages, and expresses the Government of Canada’s commitment to preserve, revitalize and promote aboriginal languages in Canada by protecting them and using them where appropriate. It requires the designated Minister to take measures to implement this commitment, including measures to recognize and support the right of aboriginal governments to use and promote aboriginal languages; to encourage and support provincial and territorial governments and municipal, local and educational authorities to support aboriginal languages; to increase opportunities for aboriginal persons to learn and become more proficient in their languages; to increase the number of circumstances in which aboriginal languages are used and supported; and to foster a positive attitude among all Canadians toward aboriginal languages.

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Department/Agency Canada. Parliament. Senate.
Title An Act for the advancement of the aboriginal languages of Canada and to recognize and respect aboriginal language rights = Loi visant la promotion des langues autochtones du Canada ainsi que la reconnaissance et le respect des droits linguistiques autochtones / the Honourable Senator Joyal.
Variant title Loi visant la promotion des langues autochtones du Canada ainsi que la reconnaissance et le respect des droits linguistiques autochtones
Short title : Aboriginal Languages of Canada Act
Series title Bill S-... ; Bill S-212, 1st session, 42nd Parliament
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language Bilingual-[English | French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) First reading, December 9, 2015.
Text in English and in French in two columns.
Publishing information [Ottawa] : Senate, 2015.
Description 6 p.
Catalogue number
  • YB421-212/1-PDF
Subject terms Legislation
Aboriginal languages
Language rights
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