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Parliament Hill Report on Official Languages Bill Provisions
The speaker outlines the Official Languages Act creating equal English and French status for federal purposes. It requires bilingual publication of most documents, enables bilingual districts, and sets up a Commissioner of Official Languages with annual reports. The bill is criticized for potential privacy in administration, possible ghettoization, and uncertain constitutional validity. final passage hinges on committee amendments.
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Canada
Bilingual Districts Advisory Board
Department of
McCarthy
United States
Civil Service
Quebec
Air Canada
House
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Novia