Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So far, there hasn't been a movement toward making Michif an official language. I think I actually had these same questions in the last Assembly. From my understanding, there is a relatively small number of speakers in the Northwest Territories, and I think there are some speakers who might be speaking Michif who identify as speaking a different language. Perhaps there needs to be more research around this. I know that the Standing Committee on Government Operations is undertaking a review of the Official Languages Act, and so this is something that can be pursued in there. I'm happy to look further into this and have further conversations. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
R.J. Simpson on Question 607-19(2): Addition of Michif as Official Language of the Northwest Territories
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 607-19(2): Addition of Michif as Official Language of the Northwest Territories
Oral Questions
February 26th, 2021
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