Frequently Asked Questions – OCOLNB – CLONB

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs New Brunswick Canada’s only officially bilingual province? Why?Yes, New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province. This is because the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms specifically recognizes that English and French are the official languages of New Brunswick. The Charter also states that both Anglophone and Francophone communities in the province have equality of status and equal rights and privileges.What is the purpose of New Brunswick’s Official Languages Act?Among other things, the Act imposes on provincial government institutions (departments, Crown corporations, hospitals, police services, etc.) the obligation to serve members of the public in the official language of their choice. Learn more about your rights by visiting My linguistic rights section.Do I have to request service in my language or must it be offered to me?Upon first contact, provincial institutions must offer you service in both official languages. That’s what is...