law://ca/sc/2023/5@2026-11-14Whereas English and French are Canada’s official languages;Whereas more than 60 different Aboriginal languages are spoken in Canada;Whereas Canadians speak a multitude of languages that greatly enrich Canada and its culture;Whereas, in November 1999, International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization;Whereas, in May 2007, the United Nations General Assembly called upon Member States “to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world”;Whereas some Canadian provinces and cities already recognize International Mother Language Day;And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize the value of linguistic and cultural diversity;Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
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