Official Languages — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Official Languages

This Act makes English, French and several Indigenous languages official in the Northwest Territories and gives people rights to use them in the Legislature, courts, and with government offices.

Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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About this statute

This Act makes English, French and several Indigenous languages official in the Northwest Territories and gives people rights to use them in the Legislature, courts, and with government offices. This part gives the Languages Commissioner powers to investigate complaints, seek information, keep information confidential, and report to the Minister, Speaker, and Legislative Assembly.

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