Language Roadmaps as Policy Instruments: A Comparative Analysis Federal Language Ideology

Language plays a central role in Canadian identity and nationhood. This project seeks to uncover, map and explain the effect of political ideologies in the development of language policy instruments, specifically language road maps/action plans. We will build upon existing research which establishes the validity of the Government of Canada’s Action Plans (2003-2008 & 2018-2023) and Roadmaps (2008-2013 & 2013-2018) as policy instruments. These instruments provide an excellent opportunity to better understand how political ideologies serve to interpret and reinterpret language rights and governance in Canada. Furthermore, this research will provide crucial data and information to our partner organization, the Federation des communautes francophones et acadienne, and its members, as they prepare to negotiate the next action plan for official languages (2023-2028), and will contribute towards the intern’s doctoral dissertation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rémi Léger

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Partner:

Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Simon Fraser University

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