Linguistic
duality
The principle of linguistic duality was at the heart of the Confederation of Canada. It continues to be an integral part of the Canadian identity and a fundamental core value of our country.
But what exactly is Linguistic Duality?
According to the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, linguistic duality is defined as the “the presence of two linguistic majorities cohabiting in the same country, with linguistic minority communities spread across the country”.
In short, linguistic duality signals the commitment of English and French-speaking New Brunswickers working together to make our province thrive.
The Linguistic Duality Network
Our official languages foster mutual understanding among communities and help create bonds between all Canadians. By continuing to promote English and French, we aim to build a fairer, more inclusive, and prosperous society for all Canadians!
French for the Future, The Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue and Canadian Parents for French established the Linguistic Duality Network in 2018. Since then, we have united our voices in promoting the importance of the linguistic majority learning and appreciating the cultures of the linguistic minority communities in Canada.
Check out their website at LinguisticDuality.ca.
Make Every Day Linguistic Duality Day!
Have you ever heard of Linguistic Duality Day? Well, Canada officially celebrates this day each second Thursday in September!
Official Languages Day is a time to celebrate the vitality, richness and diversity of languages in Canadian society. Our languages are powerful tools for communication, creative expression and promoting intercultural dialogue. It doesn’t matter if you are anglophone or francophone: it is about recognizing that the two official languages have a place in every community!
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