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Focus of the 2008-2009 Review
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Examine whether progress has been made since the changes to the Official Languages Act in 2003. |
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Examine whether the Government implements and administers the Act effectively and efficiently. |
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Examine whether the objectives and goals of the preamble are being met. |
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Examine whether the changed roles and responsibilities of the Minister Responsible for Official Languages improved the administration and implementation of the Act. |
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o Has the promotion of the use of Official Languages improved?
o Have the services of the Government in Official Languages improved?
o Has Aboriginal language education and literacy training improved?
o Is the maintenance and revitalization of Aboriginal Languages encouraged? |
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Examine whether the changed role of the Languages Commissioner as an ombudsperson improved implementation of the Act. |
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o Has the Commissioner ensured that the rights, status and privileges of all Official Languages are recognized?
o Has the Commissioner ensured that the Government follows the spirit and intent of the Act? |
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Examine whether the new Official Languages Board has met its mandate to review the rights, status and use of Official Languages. |
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Examine whether the Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board has fulfilled its mandate to promote, maintain and revitalize Aboriginal languages. |
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