Bill 28New Brunswick
Official Languages of New Brunswick Modernization Act
Long-overdue modernization of legislation that hasn't been substantively revised since 2002.
Status
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Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Updates New Brunswick's Official Languages Act — Canada's only constitutionally bilingual province — with new active-offer requirements, francophone municipal services framework, and an Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages with binding orders authority.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- In committee
Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.