Duality in Education Fosters Equality
October 23rd 2010
By Michel A. Carrier
Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick
The Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick presents his 2009-2010 annual report
Fredericton, October 5, 2010 – The Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick, Michel A. Carrier, today presented his seventh annual report. Entitled Building the Future with Two Languages, the document contains numerous recommendations, particularly with regard to the Official Languages Act implementation strategy, revision of the Act, and government signage.
Read MoreMichel Carrier reacts to adoption of Dieppe's commercial signage by-law
Fredericton, May 26th 2010 – The Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick, Michel Carrier, believes that the Dieppe City Council has adopted a balanced commercial signage by-law. “The by-law ensures that French is given its rightful place, reflects the city’s Francophone character, and respects the principle of equality of our two official languages, declared the Commissioner.”
Read MoreMessage from the Commissioner in recognition of Provincial French Pride Week
FREDERICTON – Message of the Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick, Michel A. Carrier, in recognition of Provincial French Pride Week being held from March 15-19, 2010.
Provincial French Pride Week is a time to celebrate not only the French language but also the rich culture associated with it. And the slogan for the 21st annual French Pride Week reminds us of that: Partons à l’aventure, fêtons notre culture! (Let’s discover; let’s celebrate our culture!)
Read MoreSignage By-law in Dieppe: Comments from the Commissioner
External commercial signage by-law in Dieppe
Comments from the Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick
On November 9, 2009, the Dieppe City Council proceeded with the first reading of municipal By-law Z-22, which regulates the language of external commercial signage in Dieppe. This is a first in New Brunswick: no municipality has ever legislated in this area before.
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