Initiated by: Eric Sauvé from Gatineau, Quebec
Whereas:
English and French are Canada’s official languages, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), as a national institution, have a responsibility to respect and promote both official languages
DAOD 5039-2 eliminated the language designations of military units and organizations and introduced an approach where the language of work depends primarily on their geographic location
Members of the military are posted according to service requirements and do not always choose the region in which they are called upon to serve
The vitality of French within the CAF requires more than the recognition of individual rights and depends on a genuine institutional capacity that enables military members to serve, be led, and advance professionally in French
The Minister of National Defence has announced a review of language-of-work designations and their implementation
Bilingualism is an institutional obligation and an operational and strategic asset that strengthens the CAF’s leadership and effectiveness.
History:
Open for signature: August 18, 2026
Closed for signature: September 17, 2026
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