Foreword
Minister
Responsible for Official Languages
Twenty-nine
months ago, our government presented its Action Plan for Official Languages to
Canadians. It is a plan of considerable scope, and the product of equally
considerable effort. It spoke at the time of new momentum for the official
languages policy of the Government of Canada.
I am among
those who believe that it represents much more than new momentum. Indeed, it is
a new vision supported by a detailed work plan. We have brought linguistic
duality to the forefront and made it an integral part of our great project which
is Canada.
We are
already at the stage of the Midterm Report on implementation of the Action Plan.
To do this we have once again been innovative, asking our community
partners—the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne and the
Quebec Community Groups Network—to participate in preparing the Report by
including their communities’ own comments.
I am well
aware of the ground which remains to be covered in order to implement all
aspects of our Action Plan. Up to now, the cooperation of our partners, both
public and community, has made our task easier and allows me to be optimistic
about the second phase. It is with pride that I present this Midterm Report and
it is with enthusiasm that I continue the work.
The paper version was signed by Mauril Bélanger
Mauril Bélanger
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