The Commissioner of Official Languages is making three key recommendations in his 6th annual report. Michel Carrier says government should take three steps in order to ensure the success of the new language of work policy within the civil service. Carrier says too often, the Official Languages Act is seen as a necessary evil rather than a symbol of respect and equality.
He is recommending Deputy Ministers and managers provide strong leadership, government implement a strategy for promoting official languages in the workplace, and ensure better access to language training. Carrier also recommends key elements of the new policy be added to the Official Languages Act by the end of 2012.
