An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages - Overview (LEG00123)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

In-person

Duration

1.5 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

This course will provide participants an overview of Bill C-13, An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages.

Topics covered

• Introduction to the Official Languages Act (OLA)
• What were the key changes made to the OLA through C-13?
• What are the key provisions of the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act?

In-Person location (NCR): EMB Library, 284 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON.

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date. 

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2024 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).