The new governance of official languages in Canada: between requirements and circumstances

The new governance of official languages in Canada: between requirements and circumstances

This article explores the complex relationship between the Official Languages Act and the governance of official languages in Canada. It shows that the existing bundle of mechanisms and initiatives are not prescribed by the Act but are instead an outcome of political choices and circumstances. Disti...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian public administration 2013-09, Vol.56 (3), p.414-432
1. Verfasser: Leger, Remi
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Sprache:fre
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Canada
Governance
Government and politics
Innovations
Languages
Public administration
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Zusammenfassung:This article explores the complex relationship between the Official Languages Act and the governance of official languages in Canada. It shows that the existing bundle of mechanisms and initiatives are not prescribed by the Act but are instead an outcome of political choices and circumstances. Distinguishing the Act from the governance of languages can make way for political and administrative innovation in official languages in Canada. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0008-4840