The Act Itself
What year was the Official Languages Act first enacted?
1969
What does the abbreviation OLMC stand for?
Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs)
When is Official Languages Day celebrated?
The second Thursday in September
What is a Section 41 Leader?
An individual who leads their team in promoting the Official Languages Act.
Which is the top language other than English or French reported in Canada?
Punjabi
Which two languages does the OLA recognize as official in Canada?
English and French
In what year was the last significant amendment to the OLA enacted, reinforcing bilingualism in federal institutions?
2005
What is the ability to speak two different languages called?
Bilingualism
What is the Official Languages Act?
A key piece of legislation that ensures English and French have equal status in Canadian society.
In 2011, which province or territory had the highest proportion of people with an Indigenous mother tongue?
Québec
Name one key objective of the Official Languages Act.
To promote the use of both official languages in Canadian society.
What is the official title of the individual who leads their team in promoting the Official Languages Act?
Section 41 Leader
What does the abbreviation FSL stand for?
French as a Second Language
In reference to legislative instruments, what is equal authority?
Both language versions of the instrument are equally authoritative.
Approximately how many people in Canada consider themselves bilingual in English and French?
5 - 6 million
What part of the Official Languages Act discusses the rights to language of work?
Part V
What is one of the roles of Canadian Heritage concerning the OLA?
To coordinate federal initiatives and ensure compliance with the OLA.
What is the French translation of "Official Languages Act"?
Loi sur les langues officielles
Regarding the Commissioner of the Official Languages Act, what is 'good behavior'?
The highest standards of behavior as found in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
In 2011, which province or territory had the largest proportion of people speaking at least two languages at home?
Nunavut
What's the difference between disadvantage and prejudice?
Disadvantage refers to an individual’s experience and outcome. Prejudice refers to the quality and fairness of the process.
What is one of the four crucial reasons for adherence to the Official Languages Act as a communications team?
Ensuring accessibility, promoting bilingualism, facilitating engagement and providing guidance and support
What is the mission of the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada?
To ensure that the main objectives of the Official Languages Act are met.
What is meant by "language of work"?
Employees have the right to work in their preferred official language and institutions must support a bilingual work environment.
What are the three most commonly spoken Indigenous languages in Canada?
Inuktitut, Cree, Ojibway