Secretariat of Official Languages

The Secretariat of Official Languages is responsible to promote bilingualism in the province including its policies and guidelines.


What we do

The Secretariat of Official Languages promotes the Official Languages Act and administers its full implementation.

The Secretariat has three main functions:

  • Coordination - to provide advice and work with government institutions regarding the Act; meet the needs of the two linguistic communities; to develop, review, and evaluate the implementation plan required by the Act; prepare an annual report on outcomes based on the activities undertaken as part of the Act; evaluate the Act on a continual basis and make recommendations for amendments, as required.
  • Support -  to provide the appropriate support to government employees so they can work in an environment conducive to the use and learning of both official languages as stipulated in the Language of Service Policy and Guidelines, and the Language of Work Policy Guidelines.
  • Promotion -  to undertake public outreach campaigns to promote respect, knowledge and communication between the two linguistic communities and the economic benefits of bilingualism in the province; and to ensure regular consultation with various stakeholders from both linguistic communities.

Policy and guidelines

Language of service policy

The Language of service policy and guidelines help provincial departments, institutions, and agencies meet their legal obligations.

Language of work policy

Language of work policy and guidelines help provincial departments, institutions, and agencies create a work environment that encourages employees to use their preferred official language.

Guide to bilingualism for employees

Learn how Language of Service and Language of Work policies are implemented, what it means for the public and for government employees and how it helps provide high-quality services in both English and French.

Contact us

Intergovernmental Affairs

Address:
Chancery Place
675 King Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 1E9

Mailing address:
Chancery Place
675 King Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 1E9
Canada

Office hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Phone: 506-453-6930
Fax: 506-453-2995
Email: [email protected]