Minister responsible for Official Languages (Canada)
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The Minister responsible for Official Languages is the Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet who is entrusted with the enforcement of the Official Languages Act, ensuring that government services are available in both English and French, protecting minority language rights, particularly in the area of education, and promoting bilingualism throughout Canada.
The current Minister responsible for Official Languages is Josée Verner, in Stephen Harper's Cabinet. She was appointed on February 6, 2006. The previous Minister under Paul Martin was Mauril Bélanger.
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