<P> The Official Languages Act ( French : Loi sur les langues officielles ) is a Canadian law that came into force on September 9 , 1969 , which gives French and English equal status in the government of Canada . This makes them `` official '' languages , having preferred status in law over all other languages . Although the Official Languages Act is not the only piece of federal language law , it is the legislative keystone of Canada 's official bilingualism . It was substantially amended in 1988 . Both languages are equal in Canada 's government and in all the services it controls , such as the courts . </P>
<P> The Official Languages Act ( French : Loi sur les langues officielles ) is a Canadian law that came into force on September 9 , 1969 , which gives French and English equal status in the government of Canada . This makes them `` official '' languages , having preferred status in law over all other languages . Although the Official Languages Act is not the only piece of federal language law , it is the legislative keystone of Canada 's official bilingualism . It was substantially amended in 1988 . Both languages are equal in Canada 's government and in all the services it controls , such as the courts . </P>
when did french become official language of canada
when did french become official language of canada
September 9 , 1969
September 9 , 1969