Implementation of Section 41, Part VII, Official Languages Act Text

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and its Rural Secretariat (RS) are committed to fostering the growth and vitality of Francophone and Anglophone minority communities in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector, including those in rural and remote areas, and to promoting the full recognition and use of both English and French in Canadian Society.

Our commitments and measures will continue to strengthen partnerships with the agriculture and agri-food sector in official-language minority communities (OLMCs) and help their socio-economic development, build their community capacity and enhance their potential and vitality.

Our development efforts are based on what we hear from OLMCs and our federal partners. We are committed to cultivating this relationship and to working with OLMCs with the following three objectives in mind:

1. Vibrant minority language communities
2. Duality of English and French in Canadian society; and
3. A coordinated federal approach.

To learn more about the Department, its Rural Secretariat and their programs and services, please visit the following websites:

AAFC

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Program and Services

Rural Secretariat

• Rural Development
• Program and Services
  
  

For further information please contact:

Brian Murphy
Skyline Building
1341 Baseline Road
Room T7-4129
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C5
Fax: 613-759-1390
Email: brian.murphy@agr.gc.ca