I have more questions about language rights. Who can I talk to?
You can contact the Language Rights Support Program. They can be reached at: 613.582.5702 or padl-lrsp@uottawa.ca.
Last Reviewed: May 2011
I was in a situation where I thought I should have been able to use French, but I could not. Who can I complain to about this?
If the situation pertains to a federal matter, you can submit a complaint with the Commissioner of Official Languages. For more information on filing a complaint, see our page of Additional Resources.
In New Brunswick, contact the Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick. For contact information, see our page of Additional Resources.
If the situation pertains to any other provincial or territorial matter, you can contact the government and ask for information about nay procedures that they may have.
Last Reviewed: May 2011
Where can I find a lawyer who speaks French?
To find a French-speaking lawyer, contact your provincial/territorial association of French-speaking lawyers or your provincial/territorial Law Society (which keeps a registry of lawyers able and willing to work in languages other than English). See our page of Additional Resources for links.
Last Reviewed: May 2011
I think I have a good case about something that should be in French but currently isn’t. I cannot afford a lawyer to fight this issue. Is there anything I can do?
You can contact the Language Rights Support Program (LRSP). They can provide support to individuals or groups who are facing a dispute over constitutional language rights by offering funding to help settle the dispute.
Last Reviewed: May 2011
Funding for this section was provided by The Language Rights Support Program.
These FAQs were written with help from Laura Snowball, Barrister and Solicitor, and from The Centre for Constitutional Studies.
