Gr 9 Review – Language Rights

Many people seem to think that Language Rights in Canada protect the use of any language in the world in Canada. Freedom of speech covers that, however, language rights are specific to Canada’s official language use & education.

http://www.charterofrights.ca/en/18_00_01

 

Language Rights – Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Language Rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are presented in two sections, the Official Languages of Canada and Minority Language Education Rights. This section of the Charter proclaims English and French are the official languages of the country and that federal services must be provided in both languages. This section includes specific provisions for New Brunswick where provincial services are provided in both official languages.

Minority Language Education Rights address the rights of Canadian parents to have their children educated in either French or English in any part of the country. Explore this critical cultural section of the Charter.

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