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Practising your second #OfficialLanguage can give you goosebumps...but it is less scary to practise with someone who cheers you on. Take a second between trick or treating to say #ThankYou to all the people who take the time to help you practise your second official language
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Commissioner Kelly Burke is appearing before the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages. @SenateCA Watch the appearance: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/harmony… Read her speech: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/newsroom/2…
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Commissioner Kelly Burke is proud to publish the 2026 edition of the Official Languages Tracking Survey today. Check out the news release: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/newsroom/2… youtube.com/shorts/bJiN_SAaF…
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Commissioner Kelly Burke is participating in the annual conference of the AFO (@MonAssemblee).She will talk about several issues at the heart of her mandate, including #education, #FrancophoneImmigration, #HealthCare, #Justice and the implementation of the Official Languages Act.
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In our annual report, Commissioner Kelly Burke issued a recommendation regarding the use of artificial intelligence. Check out the annual report: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/publicatio…
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Understanding communications with the public and service delivery through the provision of an active offer. Register for one of our workshops for federal public servants: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
on a yellow background with a flying owl in the middle: Learn how to best serve Canadians in the official language of their choice and why it matters in the work of federal public servants.

ALT on a yellow background with a flying owl in the middle: Learn how to best serve Canadians in the official language of their choice and why it matters in the work of federal public servants.

Reserve your spot for our October 29 workshop: “Communications with and services to the public, including active offer.” officiallanguages.gc.ca/workshops

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Commissioner of Official Languages Kelly Burke is appearing as the guest speaker at the Colloquium on the Health of #OfficialLanguage Minority Communities. clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/newsroom/2…
“Receiving health care in the official language of your choice is neither a privilege nor a luxury. It is a fundamental matter of dignity, respect, safety, and quality care for all.”

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The Association canadienne française de l’Alberta is the voice of Alberta’s French speaking community. From the outset, its goal has been to foster a sense of belonging among the province’s French speaking communities. clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
Explore the history of official languages in Canada one milestone at a time 1926 The Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta is founded.

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2025–2026 was a year marked by both progress and challenges regarding official languages. Read our annual report: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/publicatio…
Read our 2025–2026 annual report. Learn about the issues that have attracted the attention of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

ALT Read our 2025–2026 annual report. Learn about the issues that have attracted the attention of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

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Dive into the fundamentals of the Official Languages Act! Register for our workshop for federal public servants: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
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Commissioner Kelly Burke included a few recommendations in the annual report, including making a specific Canada School of Public Service course mandatory for public service managers. Read the annual report: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/publicatio…
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The 4,110 admissible complaints filed with the Office of the Commissioner in 2025–2026 reflect ongoing compliance issues and the need for action.
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The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages’ 2025–2026 annual report is now available. Read her speech: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/newsroom/2… Read the news release: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/newsroom/2… Read the report: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/publicatio…
Read the Annual Report 2025–2026 officiallanguages.gc.ca

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“We are at a pivotal moment in our country’s history. As Canadians, we have a responsibility to make the right choices to protect and promote our official languages. Their future rests on our willingness, both individually and collectively, to take action.” Kelly Burke, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada 2025–2026 annual report

ALT “We are at a pivotal moment in our country’s history. As Canadians, we have a responsibility to make the right choices to protect and promote our official languages. Their future rests on our willingness, both individually and collectively, to take action.” Kelly Burke, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada 2025–2026 annual report

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There are still seats available this October for our free workshops for federal public servants! Register now to secure your spot: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
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2025–2026 was a busy year on the official languages front. Stay tuned to learn more!
Coming on October 8: The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages’ 2025–2026 annual report

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Bring autumn to your Teams meetings! Download the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages’ backgrounds to show your pride for official languages or your language preference: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
On a background with autumn colors: Fall is bursting with colour . . . and so is your screen! Our brand-new Teams backgrounds put official languages in the spotlight.

ALT On a background with autumn colors: Fall is bursting with colour . . . and so is your screen! Our brand-new Teams backgrounds put official languages in the spotlight.

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It’s time to plan for the month ahead! Sign up to our workshops to better understand your responsibilities and obligations regarding official languages: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
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Today, we celebrate the richness and vitality of Ontario’s Francophonie with all Francophones, francophiles and everyone who brings French to life every day!
Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!

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#HistoricalCapsule The song is sung in schools and communities across Francophone Ontario to celebrate the province’s French-speaking population. It is a symbol of pride for Franco-Ontarians. clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-reso…
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Today, the Commissioner of Official Languages published an investigation summary concerning the @NCC_CCN Read it here: clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/decisions/…
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