Implement the Action Plan for Official Languages, and examine the modernization of the *Official Languages Act*.
What success looks like
Strong and vibrant English and French linguistic minority communities across Canada and a culture of bilingualism that encourages exchange and recognizes Canada's English and French linguistic heritage.
Government's narrative on progress
On March 28, 2018, the 2018-2023 Action Plan for Official Languages: Investing in our Future was unveiled. The Action Plan includes a new investment of almost $500 million to support official-language minority communities across the country and promote bilingualism of Canadians. The new plan took effect on April 1, 2018. 28 new initiatives are being gradually implemented by the seven federal partners over 2018-19, including: artistic and cultural activities at official languages minority schools, thanks to an investment of up to $7.5 million starting in 2019–20; a fund in support of official-language minority media that will support the creation of more than 100 year-long youth internships between 2018 and 2020, in official-language minority radio stations and community newspapers; and, the implementation of the Community Media Strategic Support Fund, with a funding envelope of $10 million over five years, to provide financial assistance for projects that contribute to the maintenance of official-language minority radio and newspapers; and, an increase of core funding for official-language minority community organizations starting in 2018-19. In March 2019 a review of the *Official Languages Act* was launched. The review aims to ensure the Act continues to serve Canadians in a changing environment. Canadians are invited, over the coming months, to express their views to inform the review of the *Official Languages Act*. Forums, round tables and symposiums will be held to discuss key issues that might affect the scope of official languages, and to explore ways to ensure the long-term survival of official-language minority communities.
Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.