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It’s time to get serious about the Official Languages Act

Having the ability to conduct business and trade in English and French gives Canada a competitive edge in the world market of the 21st century. This is an asset that needs to be nurtured and grown.

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BY JEAN JOHNSON
September 25, 2019

Opinion | BY JEAN JOHNSON | September 25, 2019

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It’s time to get serious about the Official Languages Act

Having the ability to conduct business and trade in English and French gives Canada a competitive edge in the world market of the 21st century. This is an asset that needs to be nurtured and grown.

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