Bill C-548: An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (understanding the official languages — judges of the Supreme Court of Canada)

C-548 Second Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament, 56-57 Elizabeth II, 2007-2008 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-548 An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (understanding the official languages — judges of the Supreme Court of Canada) first reading, May 15, 2008 Mr. Coderre 39219 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Official Languages Act to extend the duty to understand the official languages to the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 2nd Session, 39th Parliament, 56-57 Elizabeth II, 2007-2008 house of commons of canada BILL C-548 An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (understanding the official languages — judges of the Supreme Court of Canada) R.S., c. 31 (4th Supp.) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1. The portion of subsection 16(1) of the Official Languages Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Duty to ensure understanding without an interpreter 16. (1) Every federal court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, has the duty to ensure that Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada