Proposed changes to language law will create ‘barriers’ for Indigenous people: AFN
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Liberal MP Marc Serre, the parliamentary secretary to the minister of official languages, said Tuesday that “we’re going to look at passing the bill the way it is now.” “The Government of Canada understands that some Indigenous public servants may consider official language requirements a barrier to career progression in the federal public service,” reads the statement.
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