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Expanding French Immersion in Central Okanagan

March 8, 2021
Susan Kootnekoff
Image: "New innovative learning spaces improve Okanagan Mission Secondary school" by BC Gov Photos is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

I have previously written about section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). Section 23 enshrines in our constitution the right of children of Canadian citizens to study French. Depending on the circumstances, this may be by...

French Immersion Programs in Western Canada

September 4, 2020
Susan Kootnekoff
Photo: "construction zone" by granth is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Demand remains high for French immersion programs in Western Canada. Despite the high demand, many parents remain disappointed with the opportunities afforded to their children. Constitutional Status The opportunity for children of Canadian citizens to study French, whether by attending a Francophone school...

B.C. Violated French Language Education Rights: Conseil scolaire francophone v B.C., Part 1

June 19, 2020
Susan Kootnekoff
Photo: "Supreme Court of Canada" by Mr. Daniel Godin is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

In 2010, British Columbia’s only French language school board, a francophone association and three parents sued the province of British Columbia. They claimed that the province was violating their rights to a French language education under section 23(1) of the...

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

March 9, 2023
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter) is an important part of Canada’s constitution and is the ultimate law in Canada. It transformed Canada into a constitutional democracy and is our most significant legal accomplishment. Under the Charter,...

Conseil scolaire francophone v B.C., Part 2

June 25, 2020
Susan Kootnekoff
Photo: "Snapshots of my whiteboard" by nilexuk is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Last week, we looked at the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique v. British Columbia. That decision confirmed that the Province of British Columbia unjustifiably infringed section 23(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights...