Official languages and bilingualism
Learn about the history and importance of Canada’s official languages, English- and French-speaking official language minority communities, and bilingualism. Discover a myriad of learning and funding opportunities.
Services and information
Online consultations on implementing regulations
Current status: Closed. The purpose of this consultation was to gather your ideas and suggestions so that the Government can develop regulations that meet the needs of all Canadians.
Federal language laws: Modernization and new obligations
Learn more about the reform and how it is contributing to the substantive equality of Canada’s two official languages.
About official languages and bilingualism
An outline of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s involvement in official languages programs.
Action Plan for Official Languages
The Government of Canada’s official languages strategy.
2022 Cross-Canada Official Languages Consultations
Be part of the Government of Canada’s next official languages strategy and take part in public consultations on Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028
Official languages support programs
Apply for funding to promote official languages and bilingualism in Canada and to help develop and preserve official language minority communities.
Official languages rights and complaints
Know your official languages rights and how to file a complaint if you feel your rights have been violated.
Court Challenges Program
Learn how the modernized Court Challenges Program supports Canadians in bringing official language rights and human rights cases before the courts.
Agreements — Official languages
Annual and multi-year agreements reached between the Government of Canada, communities and other levels of government.
Publications — Official languages
A compilation of publications on official languages.
Contact the Official Languages Branch
For information about the Official Languages Support Programs at Canadian Heritage.
External Advisory Panel on the Creation and Dissemination of Scientific Information in French
Presentation of the mandate and composition of the External Advisory Panel on the Creation and Dissemination of Scientific Information in French.