Bill 30Northwest TerritoriesINDEP
Indigenous Languages Act (NWT)
The NWT is the only jurisdiction in Canada with eleven official languages — implementing service delivery has been a perennial challenge.
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Royal AssentSummary
Statutorily commits the Northwest Territories to delivering essential government services in nine official Indigenous languages and creates an Indigenous Languages Secretariat.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Third reading
Final debate and vote in the originating chamber.
Sponsored by
R.J. SimpsonINDEP