2026 Cross-Canada Official Languages Consultation

Introduction

Have your say on official languages in Canada!

The Department of Canadian Heritage is seeking your views on official languages to contribute to the development of the next federal strategy, which will succeed the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection–Promotion–Collaboration (opens in a new window).

This short questionnaire will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is open to anyone who would like to share their views on the subject, regardless of their level of knowledge of the topic. Feel free to share the questionnaire link within your networks, including with friends, family or your community.

Your participation is voluntary, and your responses will be kept confidential.

You can also share your views and ideas on the next federal official languages strategy itself by writing to Consultations_LO-OL_Consultations@pch.gc.ca.

Notes

All information gathered will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act.

“Official language minority communities” means the English-speaking communities of Quebec and the Francophone communities outside Quebec.

The demographic data collected through this questionnaire, including languages spoken, gender, province/territory and age, will help us better understand the dynamics and distinct realities of Canadians in all their diversity. The ultimate goal is to better align Government of Canada programs and efforts with regional and demographic priorities and specificities.


Privacy Notice
The collection of personal information is authorized by paragraph 4(2)g) of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (opens in a new window) and is required to develop the next federal strategy that will reflect the needs of all Canadians and will ensure the survival of our two official languages and the communities that speak them. Collection and use of this personal information are in accordance with the Privacy Act (opens in a new window). The personal information collected will be used for analysis and statistical purposes. The personal information collected is described in Personal Information Bank PSU 938 – Outreach activities (opens in a new window) and will be retained for 7 years. As participation is voluntary, there will be no consequences for refusal to provide personal information. When providing comments, we request that you do not include personal information about yourself or others. Under the Privacy Act (opens in a new window) you have the right of access to, and correction of, your personal information. To exercise either of these rights, contact Canadian Heritage’s ATIP Coordinator by email at aiprp-atip@pch.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied with Canadian Heritage’s response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (opens in a new window) by telephone at 1-800-282-1376.
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