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The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is responsible for protecting language rights and promoting English and French in Canadian society. Reporting directly to Parliament, the Office of the Commissioner has a mandate to ensure that federal institutions comply with the Official Languages Act. Graham Fraser is the current Commissioner.

What’s New?

January, 12, 2012

Speech - Speaking notes for the Molson Foundation immersion scholarships award ceremony

December 15, 2011

Speech - Notes for an address to members of the Human Resources Council - Linguistic duality: A truly Canadian value - Exemplary leadership in the public service

December 13, 2011

Open Letter - CBC/Radio-Canada: An essential institution - Graham Fraser