WD and the Official Languages Act, Section 41

Western Economic Diversification Canada's Status Reports on the Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act

WD's current Action Plan for the Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act (OLA) is a multi-year plan, covering the period April 2000 to March 2004. The Action Plan builds on the success of previous years and is enriched by feedback from the community as well as the development of a long-term strategy. This strategy is a comprehensive and integrated approach to entrepreneurship and business development in western Canada's francophone communities. The annual Status Reports cover the activities and achievements presented in the multi-year Action Plan.

Current Status Report and Action Plan

Western Economic Diversification (WD) made advances in the 2004-05 year to its commitment to the Official Languages Minority Communities (OLMC), implementing initiatives in support of partnership agreements and supporting new projects benefiting western French speaking communities. Please see the report below for more details. WD's Section 41 initiatives are complimentary to the departmental strategic outcomes in the areas of enhancing innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable communities. WD anticipates further involvement and contributions to the OLMC with respect to community and economic development as the 2004-2008 Action Plan moves into its second year.

2004-2005 Status Report on Action Plan for WD ( HTML | PDF )

Past Reports

2003-2004 Status Report on Action Plan for WD ( HTML | PDF )
2004-2008 WD Action Plan for Implementation of Section 41 ( HTML | PDF)
2002-2003 Status Report on Action Plan for WD ( HTML | PDF)
2000-2004 WD Action Plan for Implementation of Section 41 ( HTML | PDF )
2000-2001 Summary of Achievements ( HTML )
2000-2001 Status Report for WD ( HTML )
1996-1999 Status Report on Action Plan for WD ( HTML )

Links to other sites:

A Canadian flag notes Government of Canada sites.

WD has provided a list of recommended sites for further reading on programs to promote French and English in Canadian society and encourage the development of Francophone and Anglophone communities in minority situations.

The Official Languages Act : Complete text
Office of the Commission of Official Languages : Information on the Commissioner of Official Languages programs to ensure recognition of the status of each of the official languages and compliance with the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act.
Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité (available in French only) : The Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité (RDÉE) maximizes the economic potential of Francophone and Acadian communities. Found in all provinces and territories outside Quebec, i ts mandate is to offer various services to these communities to create business ventures and long-term employment.
CommunAction.ca : is a Web site targeting Official Language Minority Communities. It offers a quick way to find the Government of Canada's local and economic development support programs and services.
Francophone Economic Development Organizations : Key contacts for the Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) within the Western Canada Business Service Network
Canadian Heritage : Information on the Department of Canadian Heritage's programs to promote French and English in Canadian society and encourage the development of Francophone and Anglophone communities in minority situations

Key Contacts

For more information about WD’s action plan for implementation of Official Languages, Section 41, view a listing of Key Contacts