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Learn more about Canada’s languages and the tools and programs in place to help protect, celebrate and strengthen linguistic duality in Canada.

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Official languages and bilingualism

Learn about the history and importance of official languages, English and French linguistic minority communities and bilingualism. Discover a myriad of learning and funding opportunities.

Official languages rights and complaints

Know your official languages rights and how to file a complaint if you feel your rights have been discriminated against.

Official Languages Funding Programs

Apply for funding to promote official languages and bilingualism in Canada and to help develop and preserve official language minority communities.

Aboriginal Languages Initiative – Aboriginal Peoples’ Program

Apply for funding to support the preservation and revitalization of Aboriginal languages in Canada.

Resources of the Language Portal of Canada

Browse through a collection of language resources, writing tools and quizzes to help you improve your English and French.

Court Challenges Program

Learn how the modernized Court Challenges Program will support Canadians to bring official language rights and human rights cases before the courts.

International Francophonie

Find out what Canada is doing as a member of La Francophonie and how it is exerting an influence on the world scene.

Preserve Indigenous culture and language recordings

Explore the services available to Indigenous communities as part of the Listen, Hear Our Voices project.

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