📜 Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
What status do English and French have in Parliament and throughout the government?
Correct answer: They have equal status
A English comes first in federal institutions
B French comes first in federal institutions
✓ They have equal status
D Neither is an official language of Parliament
💡 Explanation
The two official languages stand on an equal footing in Parliament and across government.
Key facts to remember
- French and English are Canada's official languages
- Both have equal status in Parliament and across government
- The Charter also sets out minority language educational rights
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 1.2.4 Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights:
Canada has two official languages, French and English. The Charter puts them on an equal footing. Both have the same status in Parliament, and both have the same status throughout the government. Neither language sits above the other. Beside this, the Charter sets out minority language educational rights. Official language rights and minority language educational rights are named together as one of the Charter's most important protections. The key idea to remember is equal status for French and English.
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This question is from: 1.2.4 Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights
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