Tag: French
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Let’s look at language labelling requirements in Canada.
English and French are the two most widely spoken languages in Canada, and both are the country’s two official languages, as per the Official Languages Act. Both languages have equal status in the operation of (and services provided by) federal institutions, and citizens can seek and obtain federal government services in either official language. Canada’s…
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A deeper look at Bill 96 (updated).
The province of Quebec operates under a different legal and language structure than the rest of Canada, and our client companies often request information that will help them do business in that jurisdiction. Earlier this month, the Government of Quebec gave assent to Bill 96 – a law that, as per Borden Ladner Gervais LLP…