Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago

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In his 2024-2025 Annual Report, released December 4, 2025, French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard highlights the achievements of the Ombudsman’s French Language Services Unit, in promoting language rights in Ontario.

Among the achievements in the report is the Ontario Fire Code, which is now available in French for the first time since its creation in 1981 and will come into force in January 2026.

The Commissioner’s report covers the 315 cases (complaints and inquiries) received by the French Language Services Unit between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. The cases cover the provision of French language services in a wide range of areas, including court services, government websites, road signs and daycares.

ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/annual-reports/2024-2025-annual-report-french-language-services-commissioner-ontario

NOTE : The original French audio has been voiced over in English by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario's interpreter. English subtitles are available.