📜 Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
1.2.4 Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights
1 paragraphs · 2 questions
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.
Key Facts
- 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
Test yourself on this topic
2 practice questions from “Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights”, each with the answer explained.
- What status do English and French have in Parliament and throughout the government?
- Which Charter right covers schooling in a minority official language?
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