What does the Commissioner of Official Languages do?
The position of Commissioner was created by the Official Languages Act of New Brunswick in 2002. The Commissioner has two responsibilities. The first is to ensure compliance with the Official Languages Act. To do that, the Commissioner receives complaints from the public, conducts investigations, and if necessary, makes recommendations. The second responsibility is to promote the advancement of both official languages in the province.
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On September 30, we celebrate International Translation Day! 🎉 In New Brunswick, translators, terminologists, and interpreters are essential to the proper functioning of public services in both official languages.
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To ensure the provision of services in both official languages, second-language training is offered to provincial civil servants in NB. The Commissioner of Official Languages meets with Marie-Paule Robichaud, who explains the various programs offered.