Official Languages of New Brunswick Modernization Act
First substantive update to New Brunswick's Official Languages Act since 2002. Strengthens active-offer requirements so services have to be visibly available in both languages, updates rules for francophone school-board governance, and ties some provincial funding to compliance.
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Updates New Brunswick's Official Languages Act for the first time since 2002. Strengthens active offer requirements (services have to be visibly available in both languages), updates rules for francophone school-board governance, and ties some funding to compliance.
Issues this bill touches
- Languages & Bilingualism
First substantive update to NB's Official Languages Act since 2002. Strengthens active-offer requirements.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
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