The federal government is launching a new round of consultations on the future of English and French in Canada.
Canadian Heritage said the 2026 Cross‑Canada Consultations on Official Languages will run from June to November and will help shape the next federal strategy.
The department said the feedback gathered will guide the next Action Plan for Official Languages and support efforts to advance the substantive equality of English and French across the country.
The consultations will also look at how to strengthen initiatives for official‑language minority communities and how to protect and promote both languages.
“The launch of these Canada-wide consultations marks an important step for the future and the promotion of our official languages in Canada,” Marc Miller, minister of Canadian identity and culture and minister responsible for official languages said in a release.
“Feedback from Canadians will help shape a renewed plan that will support official language minority communities.”
Canadian Heritage added that individuals, organizations and communities can take part through an online questionnaire or by submitting written comments.
The consultations also include a cross‑country tour of invitation‑only sessions for community partners, virtual thematic meetings and discussions with provincial and territorial governments.
The department said recent federal funding includes more than $4.1 billion over five years through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028.
